Archeofest returns to Rome, the tenth edition of the festival from 4 to 6 October

Archeofest, the first Italian festival of experimental archaeology, returns to Rome from 4 to 6 October. Conceived and organized by the Paleoes Cultural Association – eXperimentalTech ArcheoDrome, this year it has chosen the theme of nutrition, from prehistory to contemporary societies.

Experimental Archeology aims to delve into the ancient technologies developed from Prehistory to contemporary societies, such as community cultural values, to promote a process of re-appropriation and updating of the cultural heritage of the past.

Food has always played a fundamental role in the evolution and development of people and cultures and continues to do so today. It is a treasure of precious knowledge and skills to be preserved and enhanced today and for future generations.

Part of the proceeds goes to the development projects of Nove Caring Humans

Archeofest therefore launches a discussion and discussion table open to the public with the scientific conference ‘Feeding History. Food, social structures, environments and communities: the sustainable future from the past” on 4 and 5 October with prominent guests from the scientific and archaeological community, the Third Sector, experts and scholars from the world of food, chefs and producers. It will be an anthropological and social journey focused on the role that current research plays in reducing the impact on food insecurity, improving health and environmental sustainability.

Access to food is a fundamental right, recognized by art. 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, for this reason Archeofest has chosen to allocate part of the proceeds to the development projects of Nove Caring Humans, an NGO active in Italy and Afghanistan, capable of responding to socio-economic emergencies with development projects, many of which are linked to nutrition and female entrepreneurship, from agro-pastoral farming to food processing. The projects supported by Archeofest will have Afghan women as their theme, such as Bread for Women and The seeds of rebirth (https://novecaringhumans.org/). On 5 and 6 October, as a moment for further in-depth analysis, ‘Archeofest Caffè’ will host thematic meetings on projects and good practices from the scientific world and communities, as well as book presentations.

From historical re-enactments for adults and children to guided tours, the program

During the days of the Festival a series of activities will take place such as: educational workshops on experimental archaeology; educational laboratories; tastings of local products; food area with show cooking activities; historical reenactment; guided tours of the paper mill; games area; exhibition tables of archaeotechnicians and artisans. For info and to book the workshops: www.archeofest.it. or www.paleos.com.