Al Bismotered with his Habergeon
New projects have a tendency to bring hidden issues to light as they often produce a cascading effect on other pieces of kit that force us to address underlying problems....
Generations – A Decade is More than Just 10 Years
Time, place and status. These are usually the three general guiding parameters a person will use to narrow the scope of their living history impression to something historically consistent. Zooming...
Two Common Medieval Silhouettes
Getting the silhouette right is at least half the battle. It is one of the most identifying features of a piece of armor or clothing but it is also often...
Joined Hose At the Turn of the 14th/15th Centuries
This is an internal presentation I gave as part of my living history club’s formal vetting process. Part of the way our group operates is that any new piece of...
Material Culture Library
Good books are essential to good living history, and it is my belief that building a modest material culture library will pay dividends for a lifetime in the hobby. Books...
Brocade, Damask, Embroidered and Other Patterned Fabrics – Be Careful!
In medieval living history as an educational medium, the visual distinction between social classes is a very valuable teaching tool. It easily conveys a message to a lay public who...
Building a Foundation
I think we could all agree that if you had never been exposed to mathematics in your life, you’d be setting yourself up for failure if you began your education...
Ersgerdyll Extension: Refitting the Plaque Belt
Old configuration with no backplate and short fauld Sometimes we don’t think about the second and third-order effects that upgrades or updates to our kit can have on other components!...
A Fabric Bodice for Mail Sleeves
First a word of warning: this is most certainly not a definitive guide on how this should be done. This is just my best guess based on the techniques I am...
Deep Bascinet Maintenance
I needed to break down my bascinet for some maintenance and modification, so I thought I would share for anyone interested in a deeper look at the helmet’s components. Learning...
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