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icting a medieval knight's squire with historical accuracyA squire stood at the hinge of medieval martial life, neither a page nor yet a knight, but the indispensable helper who carried, cooked, mended, and learned.…
Where Australian Reenactors Find Medieval Armor RepairsMedieval armour is built to survive hard use, but even well-made pieces eventually need attention. Rivets loosen, straps split, edges bend, paint wears away…
Medieval Bread Making Across the Social HierarchyIn medieval Europe, bread served as the literal foundation of every meal, and the loaf on your plate reflected your place in the world. Coarse, dark rye…
How to Build a Simple Medieval Trebuchet ModelA small trebuchet model is an enjoyable way to explore medieval engineering without needing a workshop full of specialist tools. Its throwing arm,…
Medieval Role-Playing Games That Bring Groups TogetherMedieval-themed role-playing games are at their best when a party feels like a company with shared history. Players may begin as strangers, mercenaries,…
Medieval Mapmaking Techniques for History EnthusiastsMedieval maps were practical tools, devotional objects, political statements and visual records of travel. Some guided sailors along familiar coasts, while…
Choosing medieval footwear that works for your kitFootwear can make or break a medieval impression. It affects how you walk, stand, fight, shoot, dance, and cope with uneven ground, yet it is often chosen…
Medieval tavern games: dice and skittlesA medieval tavern was a place for eating, drinking, gossiping and passing time, so simple games belonged naturally to its noisy interior. Dice and skittles…
The top medieval reenactment events in North AmericaNorth America offers an unusually broad medieval living-history scene, from large Society for Creative Anachronism gatherings to Renaissance fairs,…
How To Make A Medieval Gambeson For Under 50 DollarsA gambeson is a padded medieval jacket worn beneath mail or plate armour, although it can also serve as a complete costume for historical festivals and…