Ancient Technology
Complexo Mineiro Romano de Tresminas (PT)
Considered to be one of the largest mining exploitation sites of the Roman world, mining at Tresminas began during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BCE - 14CE), and lasted through the time of the Seventh Severo.
Considered to be one of the largest mining exploitation sites of the Roman world, mining at Tresminas began during the reign of Emperor Augustus...
Archeoparco Vulcano (IT)
Vulcano offers the opportunity to the young and future generation for a Long Life Learning about ancient age and roots of the inhabitants of Latium. By living like our ancestors we can develop a better approach to our own daily life. Activities include flint knapping, archery, constructions of buildings, turning lathes, making bread fire starting and life in the earth lodge.
Vulcano is an Experimental Archaeology Centre near Rocca Priora town, just outside Rome. The Centre covers two hectares, with a forest of tall trees, workshop area, burning pits...
What’s in an Experiment? Roman Fish Sauce: an Experiment in Archaeology
In the summer of 2009 I was engaged in the preliminary preparations for extensive experiments to manufacture fish sauces for my MA dissertation in Archaeology at Reading University. In my previous research into Roman food, it was clear that it was not going to be possible to truly understand ancient cuisine without...
Anatomy of Prehispanic Bells - Study of an Ancient Lost Process
The elaboration of bells in the Prehispanic Era was of great importance due to the special meaning attributed to them in religious ceremonies. Today, knowledge of the techniques that were used in their fabrication is scant and lacking in detail. For that reason, the objective of the present study was to carry out a morphological study of bells from western Mexico...
Museu de Prehistòria de València (ES)
The Museu de Prehistòria de València is a scientific institution dedicated to preserving, researching and disseminating the archaeological prehistoric heritage of the province of Valencia. It is a cultural resource of the Valencian society in so far it preserves his heritage; it contributes to the enhancement of its cultural level and its integral development.
The Museu de Prehistòria de València is a scientific institution dedicated to preserving, researching and disseminating the archaeological prehistoric heritage of the province of Valencia. It is a cultural resource of the Valencian society in so far it preserves his heritage...
Parco Archeologico del Forcello (IT)
The Forcello Archaeological Park in Bagnolo San Vito, a few km to the south east of Mantova, rises around the remains of an important Etruscan settlement from VI-IV centuries BC. The archaeological excavations conducted on the site from 1981 to date, under the scientific management of Prof. de Marinis of the Università degli Studi of Milan, have brought to light, year after year, just a small portion of this settlement, but with a long stratigraphic sequence, defined in eight main phases.
Bäckedals Folkhögskola (SE)
Bäckedal is a Folk High School / independent adult education college with courses in ancient technology and traditional knowledge. The school is independent concerning religion, party politics and the business-world and the education is funded by the Swedish state.
Bäckedal is a Folk High School / independent adult education college with courses in ancient technology and traditional knowledge. The school is independent concerning religion, party politics and the business-world and the education is funded by the Swedish state...