Education
PAST EXPERIENCE
Education
At the core of our educational offerings is the desire to pursue a didactic approach strongly oriented around experiences, the intersection between the past and future, the stimulation of curiosity and critical awareness, and the promotion of a sense of belonging to our local, national, and international communities. The educational and instructional goal of Past Experience is to nourish well-informed future generations through the past. Our activities center around the territory of Etruscan, Roman, and medieval Populonia, a unique place where history can be relived. The extraordinary nature of our educational experiences are guaranteed by the guiding hands of professional archaeologists, the cultural mediators between past and present, who accompany citizens of the future in their discovery of a daily and contemporary past.
Education
Guided Tours
The educational tours hosted by Past Experience represent a unique experience for teachers and students. Professional archaeologists guide classes along an educational tour which harmoniously blends history, nature, and culture.Â
With years of experience in the territory of Populonia and the Etruscan Coast, the professionals of Past Experience do not limit themselves to the results scientific research and archaeology, but strive to share their values of responsibility, respect, and tutelage of cultural heritage with the community.
Students are the protagonists of a journey through the history, exploring Populonia and its rich territory, the Val di Cornia, from its origins to the modern day.Â
The four itineraries offered approach the history of the territory holistically, offering a complete panorama. Â
Guided Tours
Itineraries
TOUR
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF POGGIO DEL MOLINO
The tour of the Archaeological Area of Poggio del Molino, guided by archaeologists and supported by 3D models of structures and finds, will lead students across seven centuries of history. The settlement of Poggio del Molino represents a concrete example of the resilience and reuse of sites in the face of changing necessities over various phases of history. First a seaside fortress with a defensive function, then a center of production for fish sauce, the site was finally transformed into a sumptuous residential villa complete with private baths and refined mosaic pavements.Â
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ETRUSCAN MUSEUM: GASPARRI COLLECTION
The tour of the Etruscuan Museum of Populonia: Gasparii Collection allows students to touch the material culture of Etruscan society with their own hands. Thanks to the presence of professional archaeologists and the support of 3D models, the experience facilitates a holistic understanding of daily life, spirituality, and artistic forms of the past.
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CASTLE OF POPULONIA
The tour of the Castle of Populonia Castle along with the Medieval Tower and Fortress of the Appiani, framed within the picturesque beauty of the promontory that looms over the Gulf of Baratti, will lead students to discover the medieval character of the territory.
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ANCIENT MARBLE CAVES
The tour of the ancient caves of bardiglio marble represents an unprecedented opportunity that Past Experience has created in order to enlighten students about the connection between people and the geo-resources of the territory, the development and economic growth stimulated by the exploitation of these resources since antiquity, and how the landscape has emerged as a result of this continuous interaction throughout time.Â
EDUCATION
Ludo-didactic Laboratory
While guided tours with our archaeologists allow students to retrace vestiges of the past, these experiences can be enriched in combination with didactic laboratories. The result is a thrilling adventure which involves students firsthand. The past will no longer seem so far away!
The ludo-didactic laboratories of Past Experience provide innovative opportunities for hands-on encounters with the past. Practical learning, direct participation, relatability, and experimentation turn our activities into unique adventures.Â
Creativity and imagination serve as instruments for reinterpreting history, curiosity and enthusiasm form the keys for understanding the world, while inspiration and dexterity become tools for expression and forming connections with others.Â
The laboratories are intended for students of all ages and tailored to schools of all types. Â
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Download È già tuo!
È già tuo è il primo libro pensato per le famiglie e le scuole con l’intento di diffondere una maggiore sensibilità nei confronti del patrimonio archeologico e contribuire alla creazione di senso civico soprattutto nelle nuove generazioni.
Il volumetto, di 20 pagine formato 21×21, è stato ideato da Carolina Megale e Francesco Ghizzani Marcìa, che ha curato anche i disegni e la grafica. Usa un linguaggio semplice e chiaro e immagini divertenti, che animano le forme dei vasi antichi presenti in tutti i musei archeologici d’Italia.