Viking Age

Book Review: Proceedings of the 25th Meeting of Archaeologists from Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria

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Miroslav Popelka 1
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On the 17th – 20th June 2015 40 participants of the 25th Archaeological working group East Bavaria/ West and south Bohemia/ Upper Austria, were hosted by the Upper Palatinate town Bärnau which lies on the border with the Czech Republic. The meeting took place in the conference hall of the Historic Park Bärnau-Tachov, a remarkable archaeological open-air museum which demonstrates...

Viking Festival at Avaldsnes

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Norway

Every year in June, we invite you to Western Norway's largest Viking festival at the Viking garden in Avaldsnes.

"Vikings" from all over Europe gather here. Historic surroundings, with reconstructed buildings from the Viking Age, set a nice setting and a wonderful atmosphere around the event. This is a meeting place for friendship and cultural development.

Museumkids Week

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the Netherlands

Autumn Holidays = Museum Kids Week. Discover prehistory, Roman times and the Middle Ages. Participate in sword fighting, archery and make your own felt bracelet! Become a real Roman and participate in the exercise and make the most beautiful fibula. Enjoy the gladiators at the end of the day and choose your favorite gladiator

The Vikings Come to West Stow!

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United Kingdom

Come and experience a Viking re-enactment at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - fun for all the family.

Meet members of Jorvik Vikingr as they occupy the Village and show us their daily life and skills. Listen to their stories and sagas, enjoy craft demonstrations and maybe even have a chance to see their weapons and find out about more about Viking combat skills! 

Introduction to Medieval Textile Skills with Leine Medieval Crafters

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Ireland

Join Léine Medieval Crafters who will show you how to master the basics of some of the Medieval textile skills.

Making clothing in early Medieval times was very labour intensive and required skills that took many years to perfect. The result was high quality, well-made garments that reflected the status of the wearer.

Introduction to Blacksmithing Course with Guy Urbin

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Ireland

Join Guy Urbin as he introduces you to the wonderful world of the Blacksmith. Within the confines of a site-specific forge, Guy will inspire you to create your own poker, candle holder or a functional piece of hardware.

Tools Required: Steel toe cap safety boots or strong equivalent

Course suitable for age 16+years

Family Week

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Sweden

This week will be filled with activities for the whole family. Meet the citizens of the Viking town, see how they lived amused themselves and worked on their estates a normal day in the era of the Harald Bluetooth dynasty's reign. Daily we hold the Family Games Open contest, so gather up your family and compete in the historic Viking dames.