Knights Hospitallers in the Aegean: History and Archaeology - Medieval2020

ΣΧΟΛΗ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΣΤΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΩΝ - Τμήμα Μεσογειακών Σπουδών
13 Ιουλ 2020 έως 22 Ιουλ 2020
Ρόδος

                                                            DAY 1 – MONDAY 13 JULY 2020

TIME

SESSION LEADER

THEME

GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY

TYPE OF SESSION

(LECTURE, ETC)

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

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.