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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…
Where to see authentic medieval manuscripts in public librariesMedieval manuscripts are among the most intimate surviving records of the Middle Ages. A prayer book, legal register, choir book or decorated Bible can…
Medieval heraldry: how to design your own coat of armsA coat of arms is more than a colourful shield. It is a visual identity built from symbols, colours, animals, objects and a short motto, all arranged according…
A Medieval Feast for 20 Guests Without a Royal BudgetA medieval feast does not require a castle, a tournament-sized budget, or a table groaning under imported delicacies. With seasonal ingredients, simple serving…
Medieval Textiles: A Beginner’s Guide To WeavingMedieval cloth was made by hand, slowly and with careful use of local materials. Weavers turned wool, linen, hemp, and sometimes silk into fabric for clothing,…
How to make medieval candles from beeswax and tallowHandmade candles were practical household goods in the medieval world, providing light for prayer, cooking, craftwork and travel after sunset. Beeswax offered…
The best medieval history apps for learning on the goMedieval history is well suited to mobile learning. A short reading session can explain how a castle worked, a museum image can reveal the details of a…