What did life and culture look like in Bohemia and Moravia between the Bronze Age and the Late Iron Age—the period of the Celts familiar to visitors of Lughnasad? During the Early Iron Age, two distinct cultural spheres met in our lands, both of which deserve closer attention. The best-known site from this period is […]
The happy story of grain that becomes beer. The Solar Barque, the oldest beer known from our lands: how it was discovered, how it was brewed, and what it tastes like. A talk accompanied by a tasting.
The sad story of grain that becomes bread. Learn how grain was processed into flour in prehistoric and ancient times through a practical demonstration of grinding tools, which visitors will also have the opportunity to try for themselves.
Výroba keltských provazů – Povíme si jaké materiály používali Kelti v době železné k výrobě provazů, ukážeme si různá lýka, prozradím Vám co to je houžev a jak se vyrábí. Vše si budete moci nejen prohlédnout, ale také osahat a zjistíte jak je jednoduché z přírodních materiálů kolem Vás vyrobit provaz. Vše samozřejmě zasadíme do […]
He stood at the head of the Gauls who came to Italy in search of glory, wealth, and a new homeland. A confrontation with the rising power of Rome was only a matter of time. What happened that ultimately led to the sacking of the city of Romulus? How did Brennus leave his mark on […]
Which plants do we gather at the height of summer, what messages do they carry, and how can they be used for health and ritual? Yarrow, agrimony, sage, oregano… and a full group of nine herbal allies. We will explore their everyday uses in the kitchen, their medicinal properties, and the messages they hold for […]
The lecture Lugh’s Oath will focus on the legend of the Celtic god Lugh and the promise he made to his foster mother. Participants will discover the myth behind the origins of Lughnasad, the festival celebrating the harvest and the abundance of the land. The lecture will reveal the meaning of this Celtic festival, which we will […]
The lecture will introduce you to the discovery of an economic and political centre dating from the Late Iron Age, uncovered in 2024 and 2025 during the construction of the D35 motorway near Hradec Králové. You will learn about the finds themselves, the significance of the settlement, and the circumstances in which this unexpected discovery […]
In this short lesson you can get hands-on with one of the Celtic languages still spoken today. You will discover that both Czech and English contain a surprising number of words of Irish origin, and learn what role the language plays in Irish place names. You will also hear about some of Irish grammar’s “quirks”, […]
