Accidental and Experimental Archaeometallurgy
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The Historical Metallurgy Society
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United Kingdom
Third Time Lucky!
Bronze Age
Different Types of Needles for Specific Uses? Experimental Reproductions of some Finds from Aradetis Orgora, Georgia
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Introduction
This research aimed to define the use of some specific, pointed tools found in the Bronze Age levels of the site of Aradetis Orgora in the Shida Kartli province of Eastern Georgia (Caucasus) (See Figure 1). Five “needles” with different morphological features were unearthed at the site during the recent excavations carried out by the joint GISKAP project of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in collaboration with the Georgian National Museum (Tbilisi) (Gagoshidze, 2001; 2012; Gagoshidze and Rova, 2015; 2018a; 2018b).
Living History Festival
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France
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Musée des Temps Barbares, the Living History Festival will take place: 2000 years of French History. See you on June 25 and 26, 2022 in Marle (Aisne) to discover this historic event!
Sergio Taranto
Member of EXARC since
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Italy
Crafts & Skills
Hello! My interest in archaeological reseaerch has always been directed towards the study of the eating behaviours of past communities and aims to better understand their social and cultural dynamics.
Feel like an Archaeologist
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the Netherlands
During the National Archeology Days everyone can participate in the organized activities. An excavation is organized especially for children, where they can search for pottery and Roman coins. You can then take these objects home with you to enjoy the day even more.
Hephaestus Fest - Journey to the Bronze Age
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Russia
The Moscow Ethnographic Society will be conducting a series of archaeological presentations and experimentations during our very own Gefest-fest, which is a living history event dedicated to technology and culture of Bronze age European peoples.
Rush Mat Weaving
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United Kingdom
This one day course is a chance to try your hand at the craft of rush weaving in the inspirational setting of St Fagans National Museum of History. Working under the guidance of local craftswoman Clare Revera, you’ll learn the techniques required to make a rush table mat or two (or more if you're quick!).
International Reenactment Market IRM
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Germany
The International Reenactment Market IRM is the first international fair for living history, re-enactment, and experimental archaeology of all periods in Germany, and was launched in 2011 in the Archaeological Park Roman Villa Borg. The new location for 2022 is the Römerwelt museum at Rheinbrohl, located between Bonn and Koblenz.
Drum Making Workshop
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United Kingdom
Discover the sound of our ancestors and craft one of humanity’s oldest instruments. Guided by craftsman, musician, and living history practitioner Lewis Beck, learn to use steam-bent birch wood and ethically-sourced goat hide to create a 16-inch frame drum and beater using ancient techniques. Running each day this weekend.
Of Animals and People
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Switzerland
What do experts read from prehistoric animal images about the relationship between humans and animals? This is revealed by museum director Ulrich Eberli on a public evening tour of the special exhibition.
