Viking Age

Call for Papers

11. Symposium of the International Study Group on Music Archaeology
November 1-5, 2021 in Berlin

First Circular

The #EAC12 Conference will be an “around the world in 80 experiments” taking place in March 2021 (exact dates to be confirmed). It will start in New Zealand & Australia, turning towards Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America as the time proceeds. #EAC12 has online lectures as well as presentations by local hotspots in different time zones.

From Cave Painting to Graffiti

What does cave painting have in common with modern graffiti pictures in public spaces? What methods and materials did the ice age artists use? Why were the pictures created then and are they created today? Try to create your own picture with earth colors and the simplest tools!

Try out Viking life! Pump the blacksmiths bellows, create out of wool, or bake you own flatbread over the open fire. Follow the house wife and visit a real Viking Age burial site.

European Archeology Days 2020!

We sew leather bags for all sorts of odds and ends.

Matthias Barkmann shapes precious metal sheets into precious vessels with a ball hammer and hammer. Such valuable bowls were reserved for the dining table of the upper class in Haithabu. They were probably used to drink specially made drinks that were reserved for special occasi

Matthias Barkmann demonstrates the old craft of chasing. Artistic silver jewelry with typical ornaments from the Viking Age is created under his hands. Look over his shoulder as he drives elaborate patterns into the precious metal with a hammer and hallmark.

Interactive learning, supported by 3D animations, about the history of Dublin in Viking and medieval times (target group: primary pupils)