The Crusades and Knights Hospitallers in the Aegean: History and Archaeology - CKHA2026
Hospitaller Summer School - Programme of Events
15-25 June 2026
DAY 1 – MONDAY 15 JUΝΕ 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-11:00 |
M. Mina |
An introduction to Island Archaeology |
Island Archaeology |
Lecture |
|
11:00-13:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
The Aegean Archipelago after the Fourth Crusade |
Regional History and Archaeology |
Lecture |
|
13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch break |
- |
- |
|
15:00-17:00 |
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 16 JUΝΕ 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-11:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers in the Holy Land, on Cyprus and the transition to Rhodes |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
11:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers on Rhodes |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch break |
- |
- |
|
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 17 JUΝΕ 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-15:00 |
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 Lindos Castle. |
Hospitaller History and Archaeology |
Educational excursion |
DAY 4 – THURSDAY 18 JUΝΕ 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-10:00 |
S. Phillips |
Document analysis & Latin palaeography |
Research skills |
Workshop/Seminar |
|
10:00-12:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
The Art and Archaeology of Hospitaller Rhodes |
Archaeology |
Lecture/seminar |
|
12:00-13:00 |
I. Christoforaki |
Visit to Byzantine Museum |
History & Archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
13:00-15:00 |
S. Phillips |
Visit to Hospitallers’ Hospital (archaeological museum) |
Hospitaller History & Archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
15:00-17:00 |
- |
Lunch break |
- |
- |
|
17:00-20:00 |
- |
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 – FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-15:00 |
S. Phillips |
Castles and Churches day trip: Castles on the west coast are explored. Includes Rodini Park, Philerimos, Monolithos Castle and Kritinia Castle. |
Hospitaller History and Archaeology |
Educational excursion |
SATURDAY 20 & SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2026
Free Days: to prepare independent presentations
DAY 6 – MONDAY 22 JUNE 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-11:00 |
S. Phillips |
The Hospitallers on the other Aegean Islands |
Hospitaller History |
Lecture |
|
11:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Independent exploration presentations and feedback |
Hospitaller Archaeology and History |
Seminar |
|
13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch break |
- |
- |
|
15:00-17:00 |
S. Phillips |
Towers and Windmills: An exploration of the commerce and defence of Rhodes. |
Hospitaller Archaeology and History |
Educational walk |
DAY 7 – TUESDAY 23 JUNE 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-10:00 |
S. Phillips |
Tutorials to discuss group presentations on Hospitaller Rhodes |
Not applicable |
Tutorial/mentoring |
|
10:00-13:00 |
S. Phillips |
Visit to the Grand Master’s Palace |
Hospitaller archaeology |
Educational visit |
|
13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch break |
- |
- |
|
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. |
Archaeology, History, Heritage |
Educational walk |
DAY 8 – WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 2026
|
TIME |
SESSION LEADER |
THEME |
GENERAL THEMATIC CATEGORY |
TYPE OF SESSION (LECTURE, ETC) |
|
09:00-13:00 |
E. Buttigieg (online) |
The transition from Rhodes to Malta, 1523-1565 |
Hospitaller history |
Online Lecture/seminar |
|
13:00-15:00 |
- |
Lunch break |
- |
- |
|
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 25 JUNE 2026
|
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 |