Iron Age

Archaeometallurgy in Europe 2024

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Organised by
Historical Metallurgy Group at Jernkontoret
Country
Sweden

The International Conference Archaeometallurgy in Europe has been organized every four years since 2003, in Milan (2003), Grado-Aquileia (2007), Bochum (2011), Madrid (2015) and Miskolc (2019). These conferences represent the most important forum for scientific discussion on early metalworking in Europe and other related regions of the Old World.

Ancient Metalworking, Silver Rings or Language of the Britons

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Country
United Kingdom

Get hands-on with one of humanity’s greatest inventions, and experience ancient metalworking with our experimental archaeologist! 

Craft a pair of stunning Celtic rings based on real finds from archaeology!

A unique chance to explore the origins of British language with linguist and Medievalist Harriet Earis.

Drum Making, Venison Cooking or Saxon Cookery at Butser's

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Country
United Kingdom

Discover the sound of our ancestors and craft an ancient instrument used in performance and ritual by Neolithic, Celtic, Viking, and modern peoples.

Learn the most ancient skill there is: how to prepare an animal for the table. Skin, butcher, and cook a deer using traditional Saxon tools and techniques.

EAD23 at Kantonales Museum für Urgeschichte(n) Zug

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Country
Switzerland

Grain, Vegetables and Wild Berries

For the European Archeology Day we travel to prehistoric gardens. An expert gives exciting insights into archaeobotany and past plant worlds. Guided tours through the museum garden with stories about the cultivated plants. Guests can grind grain and prepare culinary bites.

Iron Age Market

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Organised by
Country
Denmark

Funen's largest Iron Age market!

The marketplace is buzzing with life as the warriors deal out sword blows and the merchants offer blows you can't resist. How about a delicious handmade pearl or a warm coat for the lady? There are sales of longbows, piece-woven ribbons, plant-dyed yarn, ceramics, skins, knives and beautiful jewellery.

Dyes in History and Archaeology

Date
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Organised by
University of Copenhagen
National Museum of Denmark
Centre for Textile Research (CTR)
Danish School of Conservation
Country
Denmark

Dyes in History and Archaeology (DHA) is an annual international conference that focuses on the academic discussion of dyes and organic pigments used in the past.