The history of falconry in the context of historical research on Spycimierz

Abstract

The presentation of falconry as intangible cultural heritage that has significantly influenced the development of culture in modern Europe can help in understanding the process of formation of social structures and the beginnings of statehood. The history of one of the most ancient forms of hunting, which entertained princes and kings, goes as far back as the times of the first civilizations. The phenomenon of falconry is still a subject of research by historians and archaeologists, who explore this topic also in the context of Spycimierz and its eventful history connected with the first rulers of the Piast dynasty.