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Roman Era

Roman Pottery Demonstration

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  • Germany

Master ceramist Lyn Riccardo will demonstrate her skills at the wheel in the workshops of the Roman Villa Borg.

Already in Roman times there were pottery kilns for the production of everyday ceramics. In addition to vessels, roof tiles were also made in such potteries.

Opening Exhibition CELTS

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  • Austria

From March 18, 2023, the MAMUZ Museum Mistelbach will be showing the special exhibition CELTS. The term "Celts" has always stimulated people's imagination. From antiquity to the present day, they have been portrayed as fearsome warriors, "noble savages", skilled craftsmen or custodians of secret knowledge.

The 2,500th Anniversary of the Battle of Plataea, 26-31 July 2022. Recreating the Cavalry

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John Conyard 1 ✉
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Introduction

Delayed by the pandemic, the 2022 event was organised with the support of the local community, the Ephorate of Antiquities, and the re-enactment group ‘Hoplologia’ lead by Christian Cameron.  Using re-enactors to commemorate their Classical history was, for a variety of political and religious reasons, an important step for the Greek authorities to take. Christian gathered around ninety very experienced and passionate re-enactors and reconstructors in Plataea from at least eight different counties, at their own expense.

Ancient Life Activity Day

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  • United Kingdom

GET HANDS-ON WITH HISTORY AND DISCOVER OUR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME!

Don’t just study history — experience it! Get away from the classroom and hands on with a special day of fun and educational activities bringing history to life.

International Gladiator Gathering

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  • Germany

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.