The main idea behind this study is to look into Viking festivals’ contents, characteristics and its concept development. Together with that we test out the Experience design model effectiveness for using in the event studies. I
Historical Re-enactments: The Production and Design of Viking Festival Experiences
November 28, 2015 By
Making the Castle a Home: Creating an Immersive Medieval World Using Live Costumed Interpreters
July 13, 2015 By
How does the use of unscripted, adaptive, historical interpretation boost the tourist experience? Right on the heels of our look at the Tower of London’s visitor engagement, we heard a paper from Lauren Johnson, Research Manager for Past Pleasures, the oldest historical interpretation company in the UK who educate and entertain the public at historical sites, museums, on stage and and on TV.
‘But Where are the Dungeons?’: How to Engage the Public at the Tower of London
July 12, 2015 By
A talk about how historical sites, like the Tower of London engage the public. How to handle visitor expectations, what do people come t see and how to tell history in a captivating but accurate manner.
Ireland’s Ancient East campaign to showcase country’s medieval sites
April 19, 2015 By
The Irish government has started a tourism campaign – Ireland’s Ancient East – in hopes that the country’s heritage will attract another 600,000 overseas visitors per year.
Places to See: The King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester
April 19, 2015 By
Now that Richard III has been laid to rest, and his tomb is open to the public for viewing, what more is there left to see when you’re in Leicester? Plenty.
10 Cool Medieval Things to See at the Musée de Cluny
February 5, 2015 By
I just visited Muée de Cluny this week while in Paris and picked out a few fabulous items you might want to check out on your next visit to this amazing medieval museum!
Places to See: Notre Dame – Part I
November 17, 2014 By
Part I of my initial visit to stunning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
Places to See: Sainte Chapelle
November 3, 2014 By
Travelling to Paris ? Add this beautiful thirteenth century Capetian chapel to your MUST-SEE list for your next visit!
King Richard III Visitor Centre now open
August 6, 2014 By
The site where Richard III’s remains were discovered in 2012 has now become a museum to the English king and the remarkable archaeological find.
Charlemagne still kicking 1200 years later or Morangles Early Medieval Holidays
August 4, 2014 By
T.S. Morangles takes a trip to see all things Carolingian and Merovingian!
Viking Canada
July 23, 2014 By
Newfoundland is at the heart of what we may consider to be ‘Viking Canada.’
The Use of History in Dracula Tourism in Romania
July 21, 2014 By
In this article I will examine what kinds of history and tradition are used and told in Dracula tourism in Romania, and which eras of history are highlighted and why.
Battlefield tourism: meanings and interpretations
June 24, 2014 By
Battlefield sites are some of the most iconic locations in any nation’s store of heritage attractions and continue to capture the imagination of visitors. They have strong historic, cultural, nationalistic and moral resonances and speak to people on a national as well as a local scale.
Staging Medievalisms: Touching the Middle Ages through Contemporary Performance
May 13, 2014 By
Examining the Middle Ages through modern eyes: movies, TV, stage, tourism and books. How do we perform the Middle Ages?
Researchers trace medieval pilgrimage route in Scotland
April 9, 2014 By
A report released earlier this month has revealed the ways medieval pilgrims would travel to the one of Scotland’s most holiest sites.
Twilight Tours at the Tower of London!
December 1, 2013 By
A review of the Twilight Tour at the Tower of London!
York Minster Revealed shows 2000 years of history
June 12, 2013 By
A brand new visitor attraction has opened at York Minster last month.’Revealing York Minster’ tells the story of the last 2000 years at the historic site, from the Romans to its modern day custodians.
A review of Irish medieval castles as a tourist facility
March 20, 2013 By
Of all heritage features which lie spread across the Irish landscape, it is perhaps the vast array of medieval castle which – more than any other – offer the most evocative testament to the country’s military and belligerent past
Irish city of Kilkenny to receive €5.5 million for ‘Medieval Mile’ tourist project
October 31, 2012 By
‘Kilkenny is steeped in rich culture and history, and is already one of Ireland’s top tourist centres. This investment will reinforce the city’s position as a major tourism hub and will make it more attractive for people to do business’
Medieval town walls as a tourist resource: Dublin and Chester: a comparative study
September 17, 2012 By
Ireland has a large number of towns where significant elements of their medieval walls survive to the present time. The City of Londonderry, for example, has its wall almost totally intact, while Athenry and Fethard are two lesser known examples where again virtually the entire lengths of their respective town wall circuits can be seen today.
Book of Kells has attracted ten million visitors to Trinity College Dublin Library
August 9, 2012 By
The Old Library and Book of Kells is one of Ireland’s major tourist venues and attracts over 520,000 visitors each year to see the exhibition on the Book of Kells and other medieval manuscripts
Medieval castle to be built in Austria
July 13, 2012 By
The Austrian town of Friesach will be home to a new medieval castle, to built using construction methods from the period.
The Spanish Touch – Barcelona and Catalonia’s Medieval Treasures
September 27, 2011 By
Barcelona’s medieval district is rightly considered one of the best preserved in Europe. There is literally a story on every street, and around every corner a legend.
“The Hidden Alhambra” project to give public virtual access to historic site in Spain
August 11, 2011 By
The World Monuments Fund and American Express have announced a partnership for the conservation and improved access to the Alhambra, the famous palace and fortress of the last Muslim rulers in Spain. “The Hidden Alhambra” is a sustainable tourism project supported by American Express and World Monuments Fund in the form of a donation of […]
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