Late Middle Ages

Textiles were already being dyed several thousand years ago. In this practical course, participants will learn which plants are suitable for dyeing, which shades they produce and how wool can be dyed with them.

We’re delighted to be joined by a new re-enactment group - Swords of Penda - Children of Loki – who will be bringing our Anglo Saxon buildings to life. 

From animal remains to archaeological pieces (Structure and composition of archaeological skin, main transformation processes, nature of archaeological leather, principle of study of a collection)

by Véronique MONTEMBAULT IN / EX Situ - Doctor of Archeology - Associate researcher at UMR 7041 (Arcan)

It is believed that people have been using wild herbs as useful or medicinal plants since prehistory. Many plants can look back on a long cultural history. During the "Herbs in Ancient Times" experience weekend, visitors to MAMUZ receive a herb tour

The Livelet is open from 10.00 to 18.00. Throughout the day our archaeologists will take you to discover life on the lake shore between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. The day's workshops will be run by the guests of Ludendo Docere who will lead us to discover ancient games.

In the first week of July, we focus on craftsmanship in the Middle Ages. A lot of crafts and traditions have largely been forgotten in 2023, but in 1413 there were still plate beaters, cleavers, needle makers, rope makers, dyers and many, many more types of crafts.

Medieval falconry - meet the fantastic and impressive birds of prey up close.

One of the most popular pastimes and sports of the Middle Ages, if you were a nobleman, was to go on a hunt with the aid of birds of prey. This can be seen depicted in many contemporary illustrations.

Guided tours of the stilts and workshops dedicated to the Middle Ages in collaboration with the Conegliano Castle Civic Museum

#Compast will bring together people who want to share and extend their knowledge of how live interpretation and museum theatre are used to interpret the past in museums and at heritage sites. The Conference is organised by IMTAL Europe and the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences/Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture.