Early Middle Ages

Living History and Experimental Archaeology Conference

Date
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Organised by
Kamianets-Podilskyi State Historical Museum-Reserve
Chorna Galych
EXARC
Country
Ukraine

The Kamianets-Podilskyi Museum under the auspices of the EXARC association with the cooperation of the NGO "Chorna Halych" is holding the first international scientific and practical conference "Living history and experimental archaeology".

EXARC Sessions at EAA 2023

Date
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Organised by
European Association of Archaeologists
Country
Ireland

At the annual conference of the EAA there will be several sessions related to experimental archaeology which EXARC happily supports. They fall in theme 4, "People of the Present - Peopling the Past".

Please note: the conference is hybrid, but only EAA members will be able to see presentations or participate.

-> Experiments with Organic Materials 

Anglo-Saxon Beads: Redefining The “Traffic Lights”

Author(s)
Sue Heaser 1
Publication Date
Many thousands of glass beads have been excavated from Early British cemeteries of the fifth and sixth centuries AD. Amongst these beads is a type that was particularly common: decorated polychrome beads in red, yellow, and green glass in a variety of styles and combinations. Birte Brugmann, in her 2004 analysis of Saxon-period glass beads (Brugmann, 2004), named these beads “Traffic Light” (TL) beads...

History Reconstruction Club: Ostvytsya (UA)

Member of EXARC
Yes

Ostvytsya is a historical and cultural project that recreates the atmosphere of the Rus' era of the 9th-12th centuries with the help of historical reconstruction and experimental archaeology.

The park is allocated an area of two hectares right next to the ancient Old East Slavic hillfort of the 10th-12th centuries found by archaeologists, which is an archaeological monument of national significance.

Our goal is a historical reconstruction of an ancient settlement, which includes architectural and cultural reproduction of dwellings, handicraft workshops, sheds, defensive walls, towers, fortified entrances, and boats, where one can touch the daily routine, life, and entertainment of the period of Ancient Rus.

The main activities of the park:

An Ancient Winter Magical Adventure

Date
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Country
United Kingdom

The alternative Christmas family trail!

Come to Butser for a fun festive adventure for all the family. ‘Yule’ have a magical time this Christmas exploring the ancient buildings around the farm and uncovering the folklore of Winter!

Adult £10.50 / Child £6.50 (ages 3 - 16) / Under 3s Free / Family £27.50 (up to 2 adults and 2 children)

Ancient Crafts - Kulturo Share

Date
Organised by
Kulturo Media
Country
USA

Welcome to Kulturo Share!

We've got three speakers for this event. First, here's the format:

- 15 min introductions
- 30 min chat with guest 1
- 30 min chat with guest 2
- 30 min chat with guest 3
- 15 min break (chat possible)
- 30-45 min group discussion (including audience members)

Here's the line-up: