Lecture: Beyond the clichés about the Dark Ages
As part of History Month, there will be a lecture in Ammersoyen Castle on Monday, Oct. 21, about the clichés surrounding the "dark Middle Ages" by historian Nathan van Kleij.
The Middle Ages are often described as primitive and barbaric. Everything is dirty, people stink and women have nothing to say. This is the image in the popular imagination, but what it is fact and what is fiction? Where do these clichés come from and why are they so persistent? And what was it really like with those medieval states?
The other Middle Ages
During the lecture, Nathan van Kleij will talk more about the unknown sides of the Middle Ages. Nathan is a historian, lecturer in medieval history at the University of Amsterdam and one of the authors of the book 'Medieval fellow humans. Beyond the clichés of the dark ages'.
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As part of History Month, there will be a lecture in Ammersoyen Castle on Monday, Oct. 21, about the clichés surrounding the "dark Middle Ages" by historian Nathan van Kleij.
The Middle Ages are often described as primitive and barbaric. Everything is dirty, people stink and women have nothing to say. This is the image in the popular imagination, but what it is fact and what is fiction? Where do these clichés come from and why are they so persistent? And what was it really like with those medieval states?
The other Middle Ages
During the lecture, Nathan van Kleij will talk more about the unknown sides of the Middle Ages. Nathan is a historian, lecturer in medieval history at the University of Amsterdam and one of the authors of the book 'Medieval fellow humans. Beyond the clichés of the dark ages'.
Before and after the lecture, it will be possible to purchase the book 'Medieval Fellow Humans' in the castle store.
Really fake
This year's Month of History focuses on perceptions of history with the theme "Really Fake. The theme ties in seamlessly with the new public presentation of Ammersoyen Castle, which opened to the public in March 2024. It focuses on the known and less known sides of the Middle Ages and nuances stereotypes.
This lecture is reorganized by Ammersoyen Castle and the Historische Kring Bommelerwaard (HKB).
Good to know:
- The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the castle. You are welcome from 7 p.m. for a cup of coffee (included in entrance fee). The lecture will last approximately 90 minutes.
- Entrance fees: Adults €7.50. Free entrance for members HKB, Museumkaart or donor card GLK.
- Reservation is necessary by booking an e-ticket in advance via the website of the castle, even if it is a free ticket.
- For more information: https://www.glk.nl/activiteiten/kasteelactiviteit/lezing-de-cliches-over-de-donkere-middeleeuwen-voorbij
