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  • International Scientific Conference in Belgrade (Oct 30-31) to Feature PoTaRCh Topics
    International Scientific Conference in Belgrade (Oct 30-31) to Feature PoTaRCh Topics

    We are pleased to inform you that based on the networking of members of our Action, not only the MoU was reached, but also the organization of International Scientific Conference „Economy in the Europe and the Balkans (from Middle Ages to the Modern Times)” that will be held in Belgrade… read more

  • EU-PoTaRCh Network Leads Session on Metallurgy, Timber & Charcoal at EAA 2025
    EU-PoTaRCh Network Leads Session on Metallurgy, Timber & Charcoal at EAA 2025

    Our EU-PoTaRCh network played a key role in the scientific program of the 31st Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA), held virtually from Belgrade (September 2-6, 2025). Organized by our members Oliver Nelle, Aleksandra Fostikov, and Mirko Vranić, Session #256: „Metallurgy, timber and charcoal” delved into the… read more

  • EU-PoTaRCh Training School: Environmental History of Resin and Charcoal
    EU-PoTaRCh Training School: Environmental History of Resin and Charcoal

    The EU-PoTaRCh (COST Action – CA22155) Training School brought us closer to the fascinating history and traditions of resin and charcoal production in Lower Austria. Over three days, participants experienced first-hand the cultural and environmental heritage of these practices, guided by local experts and families who have preserved the knowledge… read more

  • PoTaRCh related session at World Economic History Congress
    PoTaRCh related session at World Economic History Congress

    Special session was organised by Jakob Starlander and José-Miguel Lana and was held at the WEHC in Lund on the 30th of June. The session discussed uses and management of forests and the historical importance of major non-timber forest raw materials and products in Europe. The focus was on potash,… read more

  • 2nd Webinar in GP2
    2nd Webinar in GP2

    On Friday, 5th of September we will held a 2nd Webinar in Grand Period 2, We will have three presenters which will give us their impressions from the STSMs. To join our Webinar click here See you at our Webinar Update October 14, 2025: The full recording of our webinar… read more

  • Upcoming PoTaRCh Haiku Workshop
    Upcoming PoTaRCh Haiku Workshop

    We are delighted to invite you to join our Haiku writing workshop, taking place online on Thursday 11 September 2025, 11:00–12:30 BST. The session will be guided by Abbi Flint and Zoë Hazell, who will introduce creative exercises to help you get started with writing haiku inspired by PoTaRCh topics. 📌 Event details ✉️ RegistrationTo register, please… read more

  • ITC grant at The Central European History Convention 
    ITC grant at The Central European History Convention 

    The Central European History Convention (CEH-C) was organised for the first time, with a focus on various aspects of Central European history at the University of Vienne in Vienne, Austria between 17th and 19th of July, 2025.  It was an honour for the EU-PoTaRCh project to be presented in a… read more

  • STSM at the Polytechnic University of Turin
    STSM at the Polytechnic University of Turin

    I’m truly grateful to the Department of Applied Science and Technology at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, for hosting me, and to the CA22155 EU-PoTaRCh for supporting my visit through a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) grant. During this interdisciplinary research stay, I had the opportunity to explore the use… read more

  • Workshop at Šelmbek Castle
    Workshop at Šelmbek Castle

    Workshop „Presentation of PoTarCh technologies to tourists and general public with a specifal focus on experimental tar making” was organised by the Institute of Ethnology CAS in cooperation with other institutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (Archaeological Institute Prague, Archaeological Institute Brno, Institute of Nuclear Physics)… read more

  • 2nd Training School Environmental History of Resin and Charcoal
    2nd Training School Environmental History of Resin and Charcoal

    Organized by WG4 – Environmental History Working Group (EU-PoTaRCh)Date: 1–5 September 2025Venue: Gutenstein, Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), Austria We are pleased to announce the upcoming Environmental History of Resin and Charcoal Training School, taking place from 1 to 5 September 2025 in Gutenstein, Austria. This workshop is organized by Working Group 4 (WG4) of… read more

  • 1st EU-PoTaRCh Webinar in GP2 – May 22nd, 10:30 CET
    1st EU-PoTaRCh Webinar in GP2 – May 22nd, 10:30 CET

    We are pleased to invite you to the 1st Webinar of Grand Period 2, which will take place on May 22nd at 10:30 CET. All members are warmly welcome to join us! 📍 Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams: Click here to join the webinar During the webinar, we will… read more

  • MetroArcheo Registration Deadline is EXTENDED until May 30th
    MetroArcheo Registration Deadline is EXTENDED until May 30th

    MetroArcheo Registration Deadline is EXTENDED until May 30th Special Session on the Analytical Characterization of Historical Forest By-products This session focuses on the scientific study of traditional forest-derived materials—Potash, Pitch, Tar, Resin, and Charcoal (PoTaRCh)—that have been central to historical economies, crafts, and industries across Europe. Session Title: Analytical Characterization of… read more

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