Myrddin – the Welsh Merlin by Dr Mark Williams
on-lineCasting an eye at some early Welsh poems (one spoken by Myrddin to his pet piglet) and some high medieval texts which let us glimpse the lost Celtic saga of Merlin.
Casting an eye at some early Welsh poems (one spoken by Myrddin to his pet piglet) and some high medieval texts which let us glimpse the lost Celtic saga of Merlin.
In modern times, drugs have become synonymous with crime and disorder; vilified in the media as the root cause of many of our social ills, and lambasted by politicians who are keen to demonstrate they are tough and uncompromising. Yet the history of narcotics and the use thereof, is not so cut and dry.
Explore the authentic folklore, history and contemporary practices associated with the Krampus with Al Ridenour in this Zoom lecture.
Follow the analyses, results, and interpretations of the Gjellestad excavation, the first ship burial to be excavated in Norway since 1904!
Ever fancied a go on a potters wheel? This class is aimed at throwing newbies, suitable for total beginners aged 16 plus. Class size is small so you’ll have plenty of advice and tips from one of our professional pottery tutors.
Der AK Experimentelle Archäologie der ÖGUF lädt zum Vortrag: Sue Heaser, Suffolk, United Kingdom - "The Experimental Archaeology of Roman and Early Medieval Beadmaking"
Watch fighters across the USA gather and earn a chance to represent their country at the IMCF 2023 World Championship at Belmonte Castle in Spain in April/May 2023!
Canada's biggest Armored Combat Tournament is back fo a two day Medieval Combat event!
The seminar is aimed at professionals and amateur medieval music performers and renaissance lute players who want to approach plectrum technique.
This fantastical and varied story features giants, horror, love, and adventure, and is the earliest Arthurian story to survive in any language. Arthur is a Celtic figure in origin, and here we get a glimpse of a stranger, less comfortable Arthur than the one we know.
Located two miles south of Pine AZ in the Tonto National Forest. Admission is FREE!
It is Going to be Historical!
One of the most famous heroines of Irish literature, whose story was turned into numerous plays in the Irish Revival of the turn of the 20th century. Deirdriu – sometimes called ‘the Irish Helen of Troy’ – is a heroine of great vividness
On the weekend of March 4th/5th 2023 KotN will return to study the martial arts of Europe from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
We are going back to the Middle Ages with a day of family fun!
Come down to the Museum Reserve and walk among the wandering minstrels, watch a sword fight, be entertained by our jester, and create something wonderful at the Medieval Makerspace.
In celebration of Early Music Day, The Telling singer Clare Norburn presents a workshop on Zoom to guide you through how to sing a range of beautiful medieval songs by and about women.
Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy historian Jerry Berg as he leads us on a journey through the martial culture and weapons of Viking raids and warfare!
Learn more about the animals, creatures, and other fun characters that are hidden throughout the Penn Libraries Medieval Manuscript Collection, then create your own!
A unique opportunity to showcase the Medieval Studies community at your institution, gain valuable professional development experience, and meet fellow medievalists!
The longest running buhurt training event in the USA returns!
Was klingt für uns mittelalterlich? Würden Menschen die vor 800 Jahren lebten darin ihre Musik wieder erkennen?
Es gibt einen wundervollen Reichtum an Skulpturen und Darstellungen in der Buchmalerei, woraus wir Informationen über die Instrumente des Mittelalters schöpfen können. Zusammen mit dem Wissen aus theoretischen Schriften und seltenen archäologischen Fundstücken mag es möglich sein diese Instrumente zu rekonstruieren, zu besaiten und zu stimmen.
We’re happy to announce that Springeck 2023 will be held on Saturday, May 6th INSIDE the air conditioned gym at the Vernon PAL. Events include freeplay, challenge matches, workshops, and a prize play. Full schedule to come. We look forward to training with everyone!
In modern times, drugs have become synonymous with crime and disorder; vilified in the media as the root cause of many of our social ills, and lambasted by politicians who are keen to demonstrate they are tough and uncompromising. Yet the history of narcotics and the use thereof, is not so cut and dry.
Join us for a fantastic Coptic Book Binding Workshop at Ely Museum with Helen Handmade Books
Torneo di Spada 2023 in Potsdam, Germany.
The topic for the tenth SRS Biennial Conference is ‘Difficult Pasts‘; it will open in Liverpool on the evening of Wednesday 19 July 2023 with the SRS Annual Lecture (Dr Islam Issa), and close on Saturday 22 July 2023.
FightCamp 2023 is locked into the calendar! Historical Martial Arts, with 20+ instructors, 5+ tournaments, traders, camping, bar & food.
Back for another full contact armored fighting & nerd community event!
The American Smallsword Symposium returns for 2023, this time focusing on Italian Smallsword.
Step back in time for the first ever Medieval festival in Brecon.