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After the success of the 2018 ReConference organised by Hands On History, we are happy to announce the return of this multidisciplinary event focused on Living history and Re-enactment! During the 5th to 7th of November 2021, we will be supporting Hands on History, Ratobor and the Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo in providing a platform for all those involved in this fascinating approach to connecting the past and present.

This will all be taking place in the immersive and stimulating environment of the Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo, Norway. There will be no sitting still for three consecutive days. Instead, imagine the smell of smoke...

As a science, Archaeology is always trying to expand its methods of studying the past. One method is through experimentation of Historical practices, or put simply Experimental Archaeology. This discipline involves attempting to learn how certain things were done in ancient cultures, like carpentry without metal tools or spinning wool without modern technology. Due to its investigative nature, Experimental Archaeology often adopts new methods, such as Live Action Role Play...

We thank you all for your support in 2020. It has been a challenging year for many, also for us.

The coming year will bring some positive changes for EXARC: we are starting a new 4 years project about open-air museums and the documentation, digitization and sharing of their stories. We are also hoping to involve more volunteers on a steady base, and we will be working on implementing Our Vision more into our daily work...