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If you do living history with a focus on public education (emphasis on public education), there is great value in portraying yourself as a typical representation of whatever it is [...]
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An interesting will from the end of the 14th century belonging to a London Armourer named Simon Wynchecombe. It lists the components of six complete suits of armor and several [...]
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Earlier this year, in preparation for La Belle Compagnie's hunting camp presentation at MTA, I needed a spear. This was the first time I had attempted to haft a spear, so I [...]
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Greetings! Here's a simple tip to make a very easy visual and historical improvement to your tent without having to spend much time or any money (assuming you already have tent ropes)! Ropes [...]
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I'll answer the last part of that question first, no it probably doesn't really matter depending on your audience. This is kind of a silly one, but some folks insist [...]
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*My working definition of nobility is that of a titled peer (Baron, Earl, Duke etc) in Late Medieval England, as opposed to the 'gentry' which made up the rest of [...]
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Maintaining Your Mail (In a Modern Fashion) This will serve as a quick-reference companion to my more detailed video on the subject. This method is what I use and what [...]
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In this article, I've tried to organize some of the known research and sources concerning the lendener into an argument supporting its use as a means of historical leg harness [...]
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Welcome to KnyghtErrant.com! I've finally broke down and decided to create an actual website to complement my other content. There is so much information that I'd like to be able [...]
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About me
Welcome to Knyght Errant! I'm Ian LaSpina, a dad, husband, former naval officer and pilot, amateur photographer and a medieval re-enactor.
I've always had a fascination with the Middle Ages. Several years ago I took that fascination to the next level and began doing medieval living history and never looked back!
Latest Posts
Al Bismotered with his Habergeon
New projects have a tendency to bring hidden issues to light...
Generations – A Decade is More than Just 10 Years
Time, place and status. These are usually the three general...
Two Common Medieval Silhouettes
Getting the silhouette right is at least half the battle. It...
