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Medieval fishing: tools, traditions and living-history displaysMedieval fishing combined subsistence, trade and seasonal work, but it was not a single practice. River anglers, coastal net crews, fishpond keepers and inland…
Medieval-themed video games with historical accuracyChoosing the best medieval-themed video games with historical accuracy means examining setting, material culture, politics, combat and simulation rather than…
How to organize a medieval feast for your reenactment groupA medieval feast is more than a themed dinner with cloaks and tankards. For a reenactment group, it can be a living-history lesson in period hospitality,…
Medieval astrology in the rhythm of ordinary lifeMedieval astrology was a working system for reading time, character and probability. People consulted the zodiac, planetary positions and phases of the Moon…
A practical guide to historically accurate medieval shoesMedieval shoes are often judged by a pointed toe and convincing brown leather, yet that is only the surface of historical accuracy. A useful reproduction…
How to play Hnefatafl: rules, strategy and Australian playHnefatafl is an abstract strategy game associated with Viking-age Scandinavia and the wider tafl family. Its name is often translated as “king’s table” or…
How to Make Potage Soup from the Middle AgesPotage was a broad family of medieval dishes: grains and pulses cooked in water or broth until soft, often thickened with vegetables and seasoned modestly. It…
Top medieval castles to visit in FranceFrance has an extraordinary concentration of medieval castles, from Loire châteaux built for royal display to Pyrenean citadels guarding passes. For Australian…
Medieval mapmaking and the art of portolan chartsMedieval mapmaking was less concerned with producing a miniature picture of the world than with helping people move through it. Portolan charts emerged from…
How to write a medieval-style love letterA medieval-style love letter is both correspondence and performance. The writer borrows familiar habits of medieval romance: direct address, ceremonial praise,…