Knights Hospitallers in the Aegean: History and Archaeology - Medieval2020
DAY 1 – MONDAY 13 JULY 2020
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TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
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09:00-12:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers in the Holy Land, on Cyprus and the transition to Rhodes |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
12:00-13:00 |
N. Zarras/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 – TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020
|
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 – WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 2020
|
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 |
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13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch – Mavrikos restaurant |
- |
Social event |
DAY 4 – THURSDAY 16 JULY 2020
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-11:00 |
N. Zarras |
Visit to St. Catherine’s Church |
Hospitaller History & Archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
11:00-12:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers on the other Aegean Islands |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
12:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Document analysis & palaeography |
Research Skills |
Workshop/Seminar |
|
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 the following day. The time includes both visiting the Old Town and preparation for the next day’s briefing. |
Research skills |
Independent research |
DAY 5 – FRIDAY 17 JULY 2020
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-10:00 |
N. Zarras |
Visit to Byzantine Museum |
History & Archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
10:00-11:00 |
S. Phillips |
Independent exploration presentations and feedback |
Hospitaller Archaeology and History |
Seminar |
|
11:00-13:00 |
I. Christoforaki
|
Relations between the Hospitallers, Byzantium, and the Mamluks |
Regional diplomacy |
lecture |
|
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 6 – SATURDAY 18 JULY 2020
|
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 19 JULY 2020
Free Day
DAY 7 – MONDAY 20 JULY 2020
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-12:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
Hospitaller Relations with the Ottomans, Venetians and Genoese in the Aegean |
Regional diplomacy |
Lecture/seminar |
|
12:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Tutorials to check on progress of group presentations |
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 – TUESDAY 21 JULY 2020
|
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 – WEDNESDAY 22 JULY 2020
|
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 |
N. Zarras |
Issuing of attendance certificates |
- |
- |
Please Note: To receive a certificate of attendance, 100% attendance is required. This includes attendance at lectures, seminars, workshops, student presentations, educational walks, visits and excursions.