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The general features of Early Medieval fortified settlements

In the previous step, you shared possible examples of Early Medieval fortified settlements all over Europe. Now, in this video, we’ll take a closer look at these settlements, particularly their …

Dig deep and go further

That’s a wrap for Week 1! This week we were introduced to the Early Middle Ages from an innovative and even contemporary point of view: that of climate change, environmental …

Expert Opinion on Innovative Methods for the Study of Historical Landscapes

How both traditional and innovative tools and methods in archaeology have advanced the study of historical landscapes? Watch the video to learn more about innovation in archaeology and get expert …

Climatic evolution in the Early Middle Ages

What does environmental history tell us about the climate in the Middle Ages? Watch the video to learn more about how the climate in the Middle Ages evolved and how …

Museum corner: The Agilulf helmet plaque

What does the Agilulf helmet plaque reveal? In the previous step, you were asked to think like an archaeologist and observe the Agilulf helmet plaque. This video will unravel this …

Why study archaeology of the Middle Ages?

The period after the end of the Roman Empire has traditionally been considered a time of crisis triggered by climate changes, political upheavals, massive migrations, pandemics, and economic fragmentation—at least …

Course: Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy

Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy