A journey through time
Tygo Krijtenburg: Amateurarcheologist, researcher and reenactor
The Carolingian Compass tells the story of Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries AD, from the perspective of the people who actually lived there. It does not focus on kings or emperors, but on the daily lives of farmers, craftsmen, and communities who together shaped the world of Charlemagne and his descendants.
Through extensive historical research, both literary and practical, The Carolingian Compass seeks to reconstruct what life in this distant age might have been like. By means of experiments, craft reconstructions, and archaeological comparisons, the past comes back to life: how people ate, worked, lived, and thought in a world that laid the foundations for medieval Europe.
The Carolingian Compass is therefore not merely a window into history, but an invitation to experience, understand, and rediscover it.
Goals
Bring the Carolingian period to life
Show how people lived, worked, and thought in the 8th and 9th centuries AD, focusing on daily life, crafts, and culture.
Deepen practical knowledge
Use experimental archaeology and living history to better understand the material culture and traditions of the early medieval period.
Conduct thorough research
Study historical sources and archaeological evidence to provide accurate and engaging insights into the Carolingian world.
Share knowledge with others
Make early medieval history accessible to researchers, reenactors, and curious enthusiasts through this website and outreach activities.
Contact Tygo Krijtenburg for a lecture or presentation on one of his projects.
Tygo Krijtenburg is a young and passionate history enthusiast who works on his self-initiated projects related to the Carolingian period. He offers presentations, demonstrations, and lectures on these projects.
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