Mesolithic

Textile Weekend

Date
-
Organised by
Country
the Netherlands

This weekend Archeon is all about textiles, leather and clothing. There are various special demonstrations and activities.

In prehistoric times we weave with vegetable fibers, such as nettle, flax and tree bark. In addition, wool is dyed and we spin and weave with wool. You can also learn how to sprang this weekend. This is the oldest known way of braiding.

Traditional Bow Making

Date
-
Country
Germany

Working with a bow and arrow has archaeological, historical, technical, sporting and craft aspects. During the weekend, the basics of bow making and archery with traditional equipment will be taught. Ready-to-use bows and arrows are manufactured under expert guidance based on archeological or ethnological models.

Università di Sassari (IT)

Member of EXARC
No

Research by the Laboratory of Prehistory and Experimental Archaeology (LaPArS – Laboratorio di Preistoria e Archeologia Sperimentale) of the University of Sassari is orientated towards the study of cultural phenomena of recent Prehistory in the Western Mediterranean, with particular attention paid to insular archaeology and Sardinian Prehistory.

Along with scientific objectives, which are its principal purpose, the Laboratorio also serves to supplement the didactic resources of the university, through seminars and outdoor practical activities as well as through workshops. A third aim is to encourage contact between the scientific world and the general public, using methodological approaches such as Public Archaeology and Experimental Archaeology.

European Stone Age Gathering

Date
-
Organised by
Country
the Netherlands

For the first time, the European Stone Age Gathering will be organised at the Hunebedcentrum. The international festival takes place from July 27 to August 2. During this event, Stone Age enthusiasts from all over Europe come together to live in the Stone Age, to exchange knowledge and experience and to show their skills.

Meso 2020 Session: Experimental Archaeology in Mesolithic Research

Date
-
Organised by
Aimée Little, University of York (Department of Archaeology) (UK)
Annelou van Gijn, Leiden University (Faculty of Archaeology) (NL)
Country
France

Every five years since 1973, all specialists of the European Mesolithic gather in a city for a major international congress. in 2020, this will be Meso'2020 - 10h International Conference on the Mesolithic in Europe, Toulouse (France). The conference will have a session on experimental archaeology. 

Arké Associazione Culturale (IT)

ARKE Experimental Archaeology is a cultural association that operates in Italy in the field of the enhancement, promotion and dissemination of the historical-archaeological heritage. Our primary objective is to facilitate the approach to the cultural heritage through the direct involvement of the users: we propose scale and real reconstructions, living history activities and practical laboratories that simulate craft activities. Each of our operations is preceded by the analysis of available scientific data.

The association was founded in 2004 by members who share an interest in archaeology and practice it at a professional and amateur level. We are technicians, graduates and specialized in archaeology with many years of experience in the field of study, research, promotion and promotion. We have collaborations on a national scale with universities, schools, museums, public and private institutions that have involved us for educational activities, exhibitions, museum displays and reproductions.

CONEXP 6

Date
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Organised by
Association EXPERIMENTA
EXARC
UMR 7194 - HNHP
UMR 7091 ArScAn, équipe ANTET
INRAP
Country
France

The 6th International Congress of Experimental Archaeology will be held  in Pézenas (Hérault, France).

Please find attached the new call and calendar.

Drevniy Mir - Ancient World (RU)

Member of EXARC
Yes

In 2003, the Samara Regional Branch of the All-Russian Society for the Preservation of Monuments of History and Culture launched a project to establish the Center for Historical Simulation (CIM) "Ancient World" (“Древний Мир”), a brand new interactive model of the exposure of the archaeological heritage of the object for cognitive (educational), tourism and historical education of children and adults; it also serves as a scientific and experimental testing ground for professional archaeologists.

In 2003, the Samara Regional Branch of the All-Russian Society for the Preservation of Monuments of History and Culture launched a project to establish the Center for Historical Simulation (CIM) "Ancient World" (“Древний Мир”)...

Flint knapping workshop

Date
Country
United Kingdom

Discover how our ancestors made tools out of stones in the ground with flint knapper and author Bob Turner. Learn to understand flint as a material and how to knap and work it to make ancient tools. Discover the talents and skills of ancient Britons and go home with a flint tool you have made yourself!

Conference: Trial by Fire 2020

Date
-
Country
United Kingdom

An interdisciplinary conference on the transformative power of fire.

Fire always leaves its mark and a wealth of information behind. Our aim is to bring together research on experimental archaeology, archaeomaterials, archaeobotany, anthracology, pyrotechnology, taphonomic investigations including burned bone, combustion features, or accidental burning.