Herbs for the Summer Solstice
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Germany
Herbs for the summer solstice - longest day and shortest night
Early Middle Ages
Herbal Course: Smoking Herbs
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Germany
Smoking at this time of year is a tradition of many centuries, but in our fast-moving times it has been forgotten. Let’s take a step back and reflect on this special period.
EAD21 at APPA-VC
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Portugal
The Summer Solstice is approaching!
Latvijas Arheoklubs (LV)
The society "Latvijas Arheoklubs" unites 20 members with a practical interest in the prehistory of the Baltic region. The group started in 2009 and in 2015 the society (NGO) was officially registered.
The society organizes and its members often are involved in different educational activities (like demonstrations of prehistoric and traditional skills and crafts, lectures about archaeology and experimental archaeology) in collaboration with different museums and municipalities, like Daugava Museum at Dole Island and Āraiši Archaeological Park.
Thaisa Martins Coelho dos Santos
Member of EXARC since
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Brazil
Crafts & Skills
I am Brazilian, born in the state of Rio de Janeiro. I have a degree in Dance Theory from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and I am currently a master's student in Archaeology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - National Museum.
Recreating Historic European Spindle Spinning
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Spinning is a vital step in the production of textiles, whereby fibres are drawn out (drafted) and twisted together to make thread. In the present day, several culturally unique types of spinning are recognised, such as the thigh-rolling technique of traditional Navajo spinners who use unusually large spindles in a supported style (Wolf Creek, 2009)...
The Many Faces of Experimental Archaeology
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Austria
Experimental archaeology combines scientific research methodology with traditional craftsmanship, public relations and community building. Matilda Siebrecht (PhD Student at the University of Groningen and host of the podcast series 'The EXARC Show') and Franz Pieler discuss the opportunities of experimental archaeology as a research approach.
The Ancient Magic of Malt: Making Malt Sugars and Ale from Grain Using Traditional Techniques
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The transformation of grain into malt, malt sugars and ale is a three step process. First, the controlled germination (malting), then ‘mashing in’ and collecting a sweet liquid known as wort and finally, the fermentation by pitching the yeast which converts the sugary wort into an alcoholic beverage. Each step requires different conditions for the process to work. They cannot be combined...
Archaeological Illustration Workshop
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Switzerland
How does a living image of a medieval castle emerge from a ruin? Eva Kläui, illustrator and scientific draftsman, gives exciting insights into her work. The participants get to know various painting and illustration techniques and try their hand at their own illustrations.
European Museum Night at LEIA: the Merovingian lyre easel of Concevreux
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LEIA
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France
On the occasion of the European Night of Museum and in partnership with the Royal Museum of Mariemont (BE) we are pleased to present our video conference which concludes our research mission devoted to the Merovingian lyre easel of Concevreux and opens our new exhibition virtual created
