Introduction to Leatherwork
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United Kingdom
These one day courses are a chance to try your hand at leatherworking in the inspirational setting of St Fagans National Museum of History.
Late Middle Ages
A Singing Bone from the Mätäjärvi (‘Rotten Lake’) Quarter of Medieval Turku, Finland: Experimental Reconstructions and Contemporary Musical Exploration
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At the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, in the town of Turku (SW Finland), a new quarter was built near a lake that came to be known as Mätäjärvi (‘Rotten Lake’), possibly because it was polluted by the waste from leather tanners, shoemakers, and other artisans. In the excavated remains of a wooden house in this quarter, objects like leather shoes, clippings and scrapings, imported stoneware from Germany...
Smelly Past
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Switzerland
The toilet - a topic that everyone knows, but about which one usually puts on the shameful cover of silence. PD Dr. Urs Leuzinger, Thurgau Archeology Office, will present a fascinating cultural history of the “quiet place” on this evening. An event by the Archaeological Association of Zug , guests are welcome.
Spoon Carving
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United Kingdom
Join Vic Phillips of SingleMaltTeapot as he takes you through the essential tools and techniques needed to carve your first spoon. You’ll head away with the skills to use Sloyd and Crook woodcraft knives for a variety of wood carving projects as well as a wonderful lime wood kitchen spoon.
During the workshop we’ll cover:
Autumn Fest
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Germany
Before the open-air laboratory returns to the winter phase, there will be an Autumn Fest on October 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lots of activities to join in, be amazed about and enjoy.
Ship Weekend 'Ventjager'
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the Netherlands
Have you always wanted to know more about the unique shipwreck of a 'ventjager', which can be seen in the museum at Batavialand? In that case the Ships Weekends are the perfect time to drop by! To be precise, on November 27-28, 2021. During this weekend, this more than 300-year-old fish transport ship from Flevoland soil is in the spotlight.
Derek Gallagher MSc
Member of EXARC since
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Ireland
Crafts & Skills
I am a professional archaeologist working in the private sector in Ireland. I have been presenting Viking Age living history and material culture since late 1990. More recently I have been presenting Hiberno-Norse material culture with museum-quality replica artifacts from 10th-century Ireland.
The Knight's Manor House
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Israel
The 'Regnum Hierosolymitanum' living history group will hold one of its flagship events at the beginning of November. The event is static and family-friendly, with an emphasis on medieval camping, cuisine, games and the daily life of a camp including families, household members and guests. The camp is located at Nabi Samwil near Jerusalem.
The Curse of the Batavia
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the Netherlands
You really get the creeps at Batavialand. Celebrate Halloween in the scariest way and come to the Curse of the Batavia.
Horror for adults! Saturday 30 October 2021
Vindonissapark Festival
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Switzerland
Experience the world of the Romans and Habsburgs at the Vindonissapark Festival 2023. This year is all about health and wellness. The Vindonissa Legionnaires' Trail in Windisch, the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg and Habsburg Castle offer attractions for the whole family.
