Late Middle Ages

Château de Foix (FR)

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The Château de Foix is a castle which dominates the town of Foix in the French department of Ariège. An important touristic site for the area, it was listed as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture in 1840. Built in the style of 7th-century fortification, the castle is known since 987. It has a long and passionate history, due to its important military role, that spanned the Middle Ages and reached the 19th century; its history is reflected on the three towers, constructed at different times, by different governors.

Since 2019, after two years of renovation, a new museum was created, holding an extended exhibition of the history of the Castle and its governors. The three towers of the Castle are also open to the public, and host an exhibition of artefacts linked to the usage of the different spaces. At the foot of the Castle, a number of activities are available to the visitors. The interpreters are dressed in a medieval style and welcome the public to observe and participate in different activities and immerse into the Middle Ages.

Les Fermes du Moyen Age (FR)

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More than just an eco-museum, this village is a living memory of the past. Stemming from his passion of the rural life of the Middle Ages, Pierre Gire had the idea of reconstructing a farming village of the end of the 15th century.

Located in 12 hectares of exceptional countryside with views of the Auvergne Volcanoes, this eco-museum comprises a Hamlet of Farms, a Mill, a Church and gardens in a rural setting typical of its time. After 25 years of historical, archaeological and ethnographic research, Pierre Gire started to lay the foundation of the farming village in 2005. Pierre and his father built the first two farms in 15 months, and the Village opened up to the public in July 2006.

Book Review: With One Needle: How to Nålbind by Mervi Pasanen

Emma Boast (UK)
EXARC Journal Issue 2020/3
Mixed Matters
In the modern world currently, there is an interest in and desire to understand ancient craft technologies, along with learning the practical side of these skills. Nålbinding is a craft which has been taught and demonstrated for the last 50 years, mainly within heritage and re-enactment communities. The cultural and social history of this craft has survived as a narrative better in some countries than others...

Christmas in the History Park

Christmas in the History Park
Date
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Organised by
Geschichtspark Bärnau-Tachov (DE)
Country
Germany

Short days, long nights, cold and freezing nature: winter. Even in freezing temperatures, the history park opens its doors this weekend, where you can look over the shoulder of our performer during your daily chores. Especially in the Middle Ages, the population had to prepare very well for the cold season in order to h