Herbs for the Summer Solstice
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Germany
Herbs for the summer solstice - longest day and shortest night
Late 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!
The Horns of Hattin
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Regnum Hierosolymitanum
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Israel
We invite you to Israel for the annual reenactment of one of the most iconic battles of the Middle Ages - the Battle of the Horns of Hattin. On this very day at this very place, 836 years ago, the Kingdom of Jerusalem - the unique crusader state - was destroyed.
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)...
Off with their heads
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Austria
An enjoyable archaeological tour through the history of the death penalty in Tyrol
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.
Killing the Cauldron: Experimental Research on Dented Bronze Cauldrons from the (post)Medieval Period
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Bronze cauldrons from the late Middle Ages, and the 16th and 17th century are hardly ever discovered during archaeological excavations but are usually unearthed by detectorists having discovered the find of their life. Many of these vessels happen to be damaged. Sometimes one or two legs are lost, or a piece of the rim is missing, more often they exhibit one or more dents. We know that in prehistory the ritual...
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...
