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Medieval rations and the daily fare that fed a campaigning armyFor two centuries before gunpowder reshaped European warfare, an army marched and fought on what its quartermasters, camp followers and soldiers themselves…
a Medieval Archery Competition at Your Local FaireArchery has long sat at the heart of medieval reenactment culture, and competitions across Australia have grown steadily over the past decade, drawing crowds…
Best Medieval History Documentaries Streaming in AustraliaAustralians have never had more ways to binge-watch the Middle Ages than right now. Global streaming platforms have pushed high-budget medieval history…
Medieval Mead Brewing: A Beginner's Step-by-Step GuideMead is often called the oldest fermented drink in the world, and for good reason. Archaeological evidence traces its origins back thousands of years to…
Spotting Authentic Medieval Buttons and FastenersButtons and fasteners are often overlooked when collectors and reenactors build a medieval kit, yet they reveal more about a garment's age, region, and social…
Where to Volunteer at Medieval Living History Museums in AustraliaFor Australians fascinated by the medieval period, stepping through the doors of a living history museum offers a direct route into another age. These venues,…
Starting a Medieval Tournament Household in AustraliaA medieval tournament household is a tight team of fighters, retainers, musicians, and camp followers who travel together, train together, and represent a…
How to Make Medieval Ink from Oak Galls and IronOak-gall ink was one of the most important writing materials in medieval Europe. Made from tannin-rich oak galls, iron salts, water and gum, it produces a…
Best medieval history magazines worth a subscriptionFor readers across Australia with a passion for knights, cathedrals and the long arc of the Middle Ages, subscribing to a dedicated periodical remains one of…
Medieval Hunting Laws and Practices Explained Across CenturiesThe chase through woodland and heath shaped medieval society as deeply as religion or feudal politics. From the Norman forests of England to the vineyards of…