Iron Age

We would like to invite you to participate in the 2nd Conference of the Faculty of Archaeology ‘Przeszłość ma przyszłość!/ The Past Has a Future!’, which will take place, in a hybrid format at the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw (Poland) and online on March 22-26th, 2021

Spend your day creating a historic frame-drum, using natural materials and ancient techniques.

Utilising ethically sourced and traditionally prepared goat hides and hand-bent birch, you will create yourself an utterly unique gift, whilst learning the history and prevalence of an instrument steeped in ancient history dating to the Neolithic!

Join historical food specialist Caroline Nicolay, from Pario Gallico - Historical Food and Crafts - to learn about the utensils, ingredients, recipes and techniques used to prepare everyday meals in Celtic Britain (2nd-1st century BC).

Organizer of the ISD2021 is the working party IJzerenring (from the Ring of the European Cities of Iron Works) in Ulft (Netherlands).

A webinar about bird imagery in the Late Iron Age in Europe and Great-Britain.

Rebecca L. Ellis, PhD student at the University of Hull, talks about birds in the La Tène art, their origins of style in Europe and the use of water birds in weaponry. Lecture in English.

Time: 8:00-10:00 PM

Join us for the afternoon to celebrate the end of winter! Hosted by Jonathon Huet, from Walk With Trees, the afternoon’s entertainment will include storytelling, poetry, chanting, a fire ceremony and a warming drink to enjoy around the hearth - all included in your ticket price.