Roman Era

This year, for the International Gladiator Meeting, several groups will gather in the Saalburg to exchange ideas in a joint training camp and to present the ancient martial arts to the public. The extensive training sessions are open to the public and the players can be observed during their training and exhibition fights.

Immerse yourself in the camp life of a Roman border fort! This weekend, several groups of Romans bring fun and action to the archaeological park. You can compare the equipment of legionnaires and auxiliaries directly on site and if you want, you can try on a chain mail shirt yourself. How has the equipm

At the annual conference of the EAA there will be several sessions related to experimental archaeology which EXARC happily supports. They fall in theme 4, "People of the Present - Peopling the Past".

Please note: the conference is hybrid, but only EAA members will be able to see presentations or participate.

-> Experiments with Organic Materials 

This new exhibition will be officially opened at 11 a.m. Archaeologists and excavation technicians are guests in the museum from 12 noon. They bring their tools with them and demonstrate how modern archaeology works.

The alternative Christmas family trail!

Come to Butser for a fun festive adventure for all the family. ‘Yule’ have a magical time this Christmas exploring the ancient buildings around the farm and uncovering the folklore of Winter!

Adult £10.50 / Child £6.50 (ages 3 - 16) / Under 3s Free / Family £27.50 (up to 2 adults and 2 children)

Escape the Christmas rush and learn to needle felt in a Saxon hall!

Using all-natural wool, you’ll design and felt your own winter decoration or gift — perfect whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Yule, or something else this winter.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Join “Histories of Metallurgy and Metal Material Culture,” in-person and online at the Australian National University on Friday 18 November, 2022.

Bread has been one of the most important foods in Machland since ancient times. Reason enough to take a look at how bread was baked in the past in our “Bread Baking” workshop during the Family Afternoon.

Another main focus on this day is fire. Here fire is made with flint, like thousands of years ago. A fiery affair not to be missed.

Follow in the footsteps of the first inhabitants of our country. Trijntje from the Mesolithic probably walked barefoot. Those who are used to it will not feel every little stone prick. And besides, she and her family usually traveled by canoe.