Hidden Charms 5 - The magical protection of buildings
Hidden Charms is a bi-annual conference on magical house protection and related topics. 8 expert speakers from around the world converge on an historic British city to share their research on magical house protection in a friendly and supportive environment. Each speaker has 20 minutes to deliver a focused piece of research and then there is 10 minutes for them to field questions from attendees. One of the many things people really enjoy about the day is that there is a 45 minute break in the morning and in the afternoon where everyone can mingle, chat and enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits!
HC5 will be taking place on Saturday 12th April 2025 at St Fagan's National Museum of History, Cardiff, CF5 6XB.
The list of speakers will be as follows:
HC5 will be taking place on Saturday 12th April 2025 at St Fagan's National Museum of History, Cardiff, CF5 6XB.
The list of speakers will be as follows:
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Brian Hoggard
Keeping darkness at bay |
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Dafydd Wiliam
Ritual protection marks within the historical buildings of St Fagans National Museum of History |
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Dr Petra Schad
Magical Objects to Protect Houses and their Residents in the South of Germany |
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Louise Lindgaard (online)
Magical house protection at the museum (Denmark) |
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Dr James Wright
The Lights Burn Blue’ – The Perceived Presence of Spirits in Connection with Burn Marks in Ancient Buildings |
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Mirko Gutjahr
Magic for the dead revisited - Written charms in medieval burials and elsewhere |
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Dr Eurwyn Wiliam
Concealed horse skulls in Wales |
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Val Thomas & Chris Wood
The Multi-tasking ‘Oss |
