I am an archaeological scientist interested in ancient labour division in past and traditional societies. I study the impact on health of ancient crafting activities. I am particularly interested in 'dusty' crafts such (as pottery, pigments, dyes making, textile production).
It was an extraordinary stroke of luck when in 1953 an extensive burial ground was discovered on the Heidberg, a sand dune in the border area between Liebenau and Steyerberg, Germany. Here, the population of the surrounding settlements buried their relatives in the period from the 4th to the 9th century AD.
For more than thirty years, albeit intermittently, excavations have taken place there. More than 500 body and fire graves were uncovered and documented. It was only thanks to this meticulous archaeological research that it was possible to learn about the life of the inhabitants at that time. Written records from this region are not known for that period.
My interest in experimental archaeology started at the age of seventeen when I entered the re-enactment world. It was at the meeting point of both my passions for archaeology and craft.
A family-day at the Legionärspfad and the Vindonissa Museum
The first conference (ICA I) resulted in the foundations for a methodology, allowing experimental archeology to be a scientific research tool in its own right. Following these reflections, we hope that the participants, in their presentations and experiments, will also define and highlight the methodology they practice.
Due to the uncertain circumstances and evolving travel and gathering restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the conference will be held only online.
Conference fee
30 € for employed registrants
15 € for students and those working on scholarships
Attendance awards
More than 100 roman legionnaires, hostile warriors, tradesmen and craftsmen give insight into their private chambers and their most secret spots. Visit them in their tents, go see the camps oft he enemies, discover the big market and be stunned by the art oft he craftsmen.
The archaeological open-air museum “Thracian and Ancient town Kabyle” will be host of the International historical festival for the eigth year. This year the festival coincides with the day for Welcoming the Sun – the 21st of June.
The Roman Eisenberg takes an early beginning shortly before the year Zero and seems to have been inhabited until the late 5th century. The livelihood of the settlement and the rapid rise is attributed to iron production. Extensive and meter-high slag heaps from the 1st century confirm an industrial production of iron.
In the late 18th century, the ancient Palatine Elector Carl Theodor sent researchers here to salvage Roman stone monuments for the Elector Antiquarium in Mannheim. The ruins of the late antique Burgus were still visible during those days. Since then, many finds have been documented and reports have been written. A first highlight was the work of Christian Mehlis in the second half of the 19th century. Another author is Friedrich Sprater in the early 20th century, who dealt intensively with the Roman settlement and published excavation reports.
June 16 is the big battle day in AFM Oerlinghausen. This is exactly what it sounds like: fighting. The history of humanity is characterized by physical conflicts. On battle day, visitors start a journey through the history of the duel. Which weapons did the first humans fight with? And better asked why?
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