About us
Hands on history is a knowledge, experience and action resource bank. The Hands on History team members are experts in teaching, preserving and revitalizing cultural heritage. We work both locally and internationally, and have years of experience in developing and managing projects. Because of our ability to think outside the box, act quickly and deliver innovative results we go by the nick name "the guerilla of cultural heritage".
Take a look at our portfolio
Experiential compendium for Sølen
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The Sølen landscape protection area is one of Innlandet's most distinctive mountain areas. The project involved mapping of both natural and cultural historical data in the the landscape protection area Sølen. We held a guide course and provided an experiential compendium for use in further development of dissemination concepts.
Bojna hill fort – Slovakia
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In autumn 2019, Hands on History visited Bojna hill fort on invitation from Bojna municipality. The purpose of the trip was to find out how we could contribute to the municipality's planned EEA project to establish a new museum in connection with the old hill fort. Hands on History's role in the project is to prepare dissemination plans for visitors to the museum and the hill fort itself.
A Ting from the Viking Age
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In 2019, Sagauka in the municipality of Melhus had democracy as a festival theme, it was a municipal election, and Norway celebrated voting rights for everyone for 100 years. For that reason, we did something new; together with Melhus City Council, we recreated a Ting from the Viking Age.
Reconference 2018
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ReConference was a three day international, interdisciplinary conference on the topics of re-enactment and living history. Our aim was to examine and develop the re-enactment scene - the many topics of historical re-enactment and living history - through key talks, workshops, panel discussions, «rants and praises» and small pop-up exhibitions.
NFEA
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The 21th -23rd of september 2017 Hands on History welcomes you to Norway´s largest hands on gathering for Experimental Archaeology enthusiasts. The NEFA gathering is a three day seminar with talks, workshops and experiments.
King of the Hill
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Taking Hands on History´s philosophy behind "The Viking Way" and "Go Viking Hiking" one step further, our aim was to give the participants an unforgettable, epic experience. "King of the Hill" was a survival and exploration game for living history enthusiasts.
Exclusive blacksmithing course – FULLY BOOKED
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Learn blacksmithing from a true master - at Kvarnfall farm in Sweden!
In October 2017 the master blacksmith Götz Breitenbücher will open his home and smithy to 4 lucky participants. This is your chance to learn blacksmithing and to experience self-sufficient farm life.
Go Viking Hiking
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Join Hands on History on a Viking hike in the Norwegian mountains and explore nature, survival, cooking and cultural heritage - the viking way. Apply and register for Go Viking Hikes 2017!
Lectures & Workshops
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Do you need some help figuring out a strategy for your festival or event? Do you need some guidance in writing applications? Or maybe you are looking for someone to help you with your marketing and PR?
Project management
We have years of experience in project management and leadership. Looking for someone to realize your idea or a parter organization for your project?
We work internationally
We work all over the world and have several international projects in our portfolio. Cross boarder co-operations and best practice exchange are among our core activities.
Workshops & Seminars
We host and curate a variety of workshops, seminars and courses. Our expert team members have several years of experience in workshop design and facilitating.
Museums
We co-operate with several museums around the world. Talk to us about dissemination, workshop design, educational programs and exhibition design.
Festival organization
We are experts in organizing historical events and festivals. Program managing, curating, facilitating and stewarding. Read about our past projects.
Historical reenactment
Historical reenactment and living history is two of our favorite methods of dissemination. We are skilled crafters who like to get our hands dirty.
