The Crusades and Knights Hospitallers in the Aegean: History and Archaeology - CKHA2025
DAY 1 – TUESDAY 8 JULY 2025
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TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
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09:00-11:00 |
M. Mina |
An introduction to Island Archaeology |
Island Archaeology |
Lecture |
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11:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers in the Holy Land, on Cyprus and the transition to Rhodes |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
13:00-14:00 |
S. Phillips |
Welcome Reception |
- |
Social event |
|
14:00-16:00 |
S. Phillips |
In the Footsteps of the Knights: an exploration of the main Hospitaller buildings in the Old Town covering the Grand Master's Palace, the Collachium, the inns of the knights, the two hospitals, the Castellany and ‘Admiralty’ buildings, the Jewish quarter, St. Katherine’s Hospice and Church and Our Lady of the Victory Church |
Hospitaller Archaeology |
Educational walk |
DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 9 JULY 2025
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TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-11:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers on Rhodes |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
11:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Document analysis & palaeography |
Research skills |
Workshop/Seminar |
|
15:00-17:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Death trap: a walk through the moat from Mandraki Harbour to Acandia Gate, looking at the defensive structures, with a focus on the two sieges of Rhodes |
Hospitaller Archaeology |
Educational walk |
DAY 3 – THURSDAY 10 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-20:00 |
S. Phillips |
Castles and Commerce excursion: we learn about the defensive role of castles on the east coast of Rhodes, as well as how the Knights Hospitaller exploited the local resources for commerce. Includes Archangelos Castle, Pheraclos Castle and sugar factory, Lindos Castle, and Asklipio Castle and village, with commentary on Lardos Castle |
Hospitaller History and Archaeology |
Educational excursion |
|
13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch – Mavrikos restaurant |
- |
Social event |
DAY 4 – FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-11:00 |
S. Phillips |
Visit to Grand Master’s Palace |
Hospitaller History & Archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
11:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers on the other Aegean Islands |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
15:00-20:00 |
- |
Participant Independent exploration afternoon. Participants engage in their own research of the medieval town using the extant archaeology to report back on 14 July. The time includes both visiting the Old Town and preparation for the briefing. |
Research skills |
Independent research |
DAY 5 –SATURDAY 12 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-20:00 |
S. Phillips |
Castles and Churches day trip: Castles on the west coast are explored, but also the religious aspects of Hospitallers' existence, the Grand Master’s summer retreat, and the legend of the Malpasso dragon. Includes Rhodini Park, Philerimos Monastery and castle remains, Kastellos (Kritinia) Castle, Monolithos Castle and Agios Panteleimon Church |
Hospitaller History and Archaeology |
Educational excursion |
|
15:00-17:00 |
- |
Lunch - Old Monolithos Taverna |
- |
Social event |
SUNDAY 13 JULY 2025
Free Day
DAY 6 – MONDAY 14 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-10:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
Visit to Byzantine Museum |
History & Archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
10:00-12:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
The Aegean Archipelago after the Fourth Crusade |
Regional History and Archaeology |
Lecture |
|
12:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Independent exploration presentations and feedback |
Hospitaller Archaeology and History |
Seminar |
|
15:00-17:00 |
S. Phillips |
Towers and Windmills: An exploration of the commerce and defence of Rhodes, including St. Nicholas Tower, Naillac Tower and the Tower of France, plus Rhodes' Mandraki, commercial and Acandia harbours |
Hospitaller Archaeology and History |
Educational walk |
DAY 7 – TUESDAY 15 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-12:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
The Art and Archaeology of Hospitaller Rhodes |
Archaeology |
Lecture/seminar |
|
12:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Tutorials to discuss group presentations on Hospitaller Rhodes |
Not applicable |
Tutorial/mentoring |
|
15:00-17:00 |
S. Phillips |
Hidden nooks and Crannies: Explores the backstreets of the Old Town, starting at the Grand Master’s Palace and ending at St. Catherine’s Hospice. It considers what life was like for ordinary residents of the town and the effect of tourism on the contemporary town |
Archaeology, History, Heritage |
Educational walk |
DAY 8 – WEDNESDAY 16 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-13:00 |
E. Buttigieg |
The transition from Rhodes to Malta, 1523-1565 |
Hospitaller history |
Lecture/seminar |
|
15:00-20:00 |
- |
Preparation for group presentations on one aspect of Hospitaller Rhodes of their choice |
Research skills |
Independent/group research |
DAY 9 – THURSDAY 17 JULY 2025
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-12:00 |
S. Phillips |
Group research presentations |
Research skills |
Participant presentations and assessment |
|
12:00-13:00 |
M. Mina |
Issuing of attendance certificates |
- |
- |