Late Middle Ages

Recreating Historic European Spindle Spinning

Author(s)
Mary Ann Megan Cleaton 1 ✉,
Alice Rose Evans 1,
Jane Hunt 1,
Cathelina di Alessandri 1
Publication Date
EXARC Journal Issue 2021/2
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

The Many Faces of Experimental Archaeology
Date
Organised by
MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/Zaya (AT)
Country
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

Author(s)
Vincent van Vilsteren 1 ✉
Publication Date
EXARC Journal Issue 2021/2
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

Author(s)
Merryn Dineley 1 ✉
Publication Date
EXARC Journal Issue 2021/2
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...

Project Pilgrimage 21

Project Pilgrimage 21
Date
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Organised by
Company of Saynt George
Country
Switzerland
Denmark
Australia
USA
Germany
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Finland
the Netherlands
France
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Belgium
Luxembourg
Italy
Poland
Malta
Portugal

Project Pilgrimage 21 is a decentralised international medieval event organized by the Company of Saynt George, which connects reenactors and friends of living history all over the world in spring 2021. Follow the Pilgrimage 21 with the Pilgrimage 21 Social Wall