Iron Age
The Past Has a Future! 2021
We would like to invite you to participate in the 2nd Conference of the Faculty of Archaeology ‘Przeszłość ma przyszłość!/ The Past Has a Future!’, which will take place, in a hybrid format at the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw (Poland) and online on March 22-26th, 2021
Ancient Drum-making Workshop
Spend your day creating a historic frame-drum, using natural materials and ancient techniques.
Utilising ethically sourced and traditionally prepared goat hides and hand-bent birch, you will create yourself an utterly unique gift, whilst learning the history and prevalence of an instrument steeped in ancient history dating to the Neolithic!
Iron Age Cookery
Join historical food specialist Caroline Nicolay, from Pario Gallico - Historical Food and Crafts - to learn about the utensils, ingredients, recipes and techniques used to prepare everyday meals in Celtic Britain (2nd-1st century BC).
Iron Smelting Days 2021
Organizer of the ISD2021 is the working party IJzerenring (from the Ring of the European Cities of Iron Works) in Ulft (Netherlands).
Book Review: Scelte Tecnologiche, Expertise e Aspetti Sociali della Produzione. Una Metodologia Multidisciplinare Applicata allo Studio della Ceramica Eneolitica by Vanessa Forte
Bird Imagery in La Tène Art
A webinar about bird imagery in the Late Iron Age in Europe and Great-Britain.
Rebecca L. Ellis, PhD student at the University of Hull, talks about birds in the La Tène art, their origins of style in Europe and the use of water birds in weaponry. Lecture in English.
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Dr Tim Willey
I have been involved with experimental archaeology since my student days. I started in the field of ceramics followed by research into the historical relationship between ecosystems and material-actions. At present my focus is on open-fired ceramics and adaptive construction.
Imbolc: Celtic Spring Festival
Join us for the afternoon to celebrate the end of winter! Hosted by Jonathon Huet, from Walk With Trees, the afternoon’s entertainment will include storytelling, poetry, and singing, all in the atmospheric setting of our great Iron Age Roundhouse.
An Introduction to Hedge Laying
Our hugely popular courses are back again but with fewer places available for your safety and to allow for increased social distancing. Early booking is therefore recommended!