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Documenting a Medieval Living History Kit for AccuracyA convincing medieval living-history kit is built from evidence, not from a single attractive image. Clothing, weapons, footwear, cooking equipment and…
Medieval Falconry: A Beginner's Guide To The Sport Of KingsFalconry is often presented as a glamorous medieval pastime, yet the real practice is built on patience, observation and careful animal husbandry. A hawk…
Where to See Medieval Castle Ruins in FranceFrance has an exceptional range of medieval fortifications, from crumbling Cathar strongholds in the Pyrenees to weathered towers above the Loire. Some sites…
The Best Medieval Board Games for Family Game NightMedieval-themed board games can turn an ordinary family night into a small campaign of castle building, market trading, exploration, and diplomacy. The…
Medieval Dungeon Escapes And The Prisoners Who Defied Their KeepersStories of medieval prison breaks sit between documented history and dramatic legend. A narrow tower window, a stolen key, a rope made from bed linen and a…
Medieval Soap with Lye and Animal FatsSoap-making was a practical household skill in medieval Europe, although the finished product varied greatly by region, ingredients and available fuel. Tallow,…
Medieval Trade Routes Across EuropeGoods in medieval Europe moved through a shifting web of roads, rivers, ports, fairs and political borders. A bale of English wool, a Flemish cloth, a sack of…
Medieval reenactment events across Australia and New ZealandAustralia might seem an unlikely home for medieval reenactment, but the community is surprisingly active, stretching from Hobart's frosty winter festivals to…
The Evolution of Medieval Fashion From the 10th to 15th CenturyFrom plain woollen tunics to elaborate houppelandes trailing across stone floors, medieval clothing tells a story of social ambition, trade routes and shifting…
How to Recreate a Medieval Kitchen Garden in Your BackyardA medieval kitchen garden, or potage garden, was the beating heart of a household's daily meals and medicines. Tucked close to the back door, it mixed…