Viking Age

Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum - Nemzeti Régészeti Intézet (HU)

Member of EXARC
Yes

The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary. It’s collections, exhibitions and affiliates present an overall view of the archaeology and history of the country.

Until 2022 archaeological research, excavation work and presentation were assigned to two separate units within the National Museum. One of these was the Department of Archaeology, which conducts excavations and research of outstanding national significance (like for eg. Vértesszőlős, Kölked-Feketekapu, Heténypuszta, Zalavár, Doboz, Feldebrő, Gyula Castle, etc.). In addition to their research, the members of the department take part in university teaching and in the organisation of scientific life.

Historical Games

Date
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Country
Austria

Historical games are the focus of the event weekend on July 16th and 17th. Visitors to MAMUZ have the opportunity to get to know and play games from different eras: While the ancient Egyptians played Senet, Hnefatafl was very popular in Scandinavia. In the Middle East, the royal game of ur was popular and the Roma

Communicating the Past - IMTAL Europe Conference

Date
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Organised by
IMTAL Europe
Country
Greece

#Compast will bring together people who want to share and extend their knowledge of how live interpretation and museum theatre are used to interpret the past in museums and at heritage sites. The Conference is organised by IMTAL Europe and the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences/Dept. of Communication, Media and Culture.

International Reenactment Market IRM

Date
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Country
Germany

The International Reenactment Market IRM is the first international fair for living history, re-enactment, and experimental archaeology of all periods in Germany, and was launched in 2011 in the Archaeological Park Roman Villa Borg. The new location for 2022 is the Römerwelt museum at Rheinbrohl, located between Bonn and Koblenz.

Drum Making Workshop

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Country
United Kingdom

Discover the sound of our ancestors and craft one of humanity’s oldest instruments. Guided by craftsman, musician, and living history practitioner Lewis Beck, learn to use steam-bent birch wood and ethically-sourced goat hide to create a 16-inch frame drum and beater using ancient techniques. Running each day this weekend.