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Early Medieval Iron Making

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

This movie is the first thing I ever saw about early iron production. And it fascinated me completely. Literally combining the four elements in the process to make something. Earth + water make cobb Air dries the oven Fire breaks … Continue reading →

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De Stradivarius lezing online!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Tijdens de afgelopen Gitaarbouwersmeeting in Kootwijkerbroek zijn de lezingen gefilmd. Zo ook mijn stukje over de Stradivarius gitaren! Ik geef deze lezing met enige regelmaat, maar het is nooit twee keer hetzelfde. Voordeel van uit je hoofd werken is dat … Continue reading →

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Meet us at Hernen!

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Come and meet us this weekend at Hernen Castle! The annual Medieval Year Market All old crafts combined: Bookbinders, woodworkers, embroiders, rope makers, leather workers, musicians, basket weavers, smokers, cooks, textile workers, blacksmiths, brick and tile makers… And many more! … Continue reading →

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Cantigas de Santa Maria

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

You can’t open a book on music history without finding one of these plates in it. Often used to illustrate the use of the lute in the middle ages. They were found as illustrations in a book of hymns, the … Continue reading →

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