Dressing up like a pirate is probably the most fun a girl can have. What’s better: being a princess or being a tough chick with a sword and your own boat? Think about it: you can drink rum, you can swordfight foes, and OH YEAH YOU GET TO PRETEND YOU HAVE A PIRATE SHIP. We’re […]
Gauntlets are pieces of armor that protect the hands and wrists. The word “gauntlet” is derived from the ancient French word, “gant,” meaning glove. Medieval gauntlets were the most sophisticated parts of the full plate of metal armor that evolved by the late medieval time period in the 15th and 16th centuries. By this time, […]
When we imagine medieval times, we think about knights and princesses, dragons and jousting and all the beautiful clothing made of velvet and leather that the people wore. We have seen medieval-style clothing in movies and on television since we were children. We remember those knee high boots the men wore and the sleeves that […]
If you’ve never been to a renaissance fair, then you’re in for a wonderful experience. You’ll notice right away that history comes alive and the experience is one that hits all the senses: the sights, sounds and smells, the feel of exquisitely crafted objects, and the overall love of history on display. You may also […]
My husband and I attend the local renaissance festival every year, often going two or three times a season. We have four young children and it would seem I’ve been very pregnant for the past several ren fairs. Sometimes we take the kids; sometimes it’s just the two of us. We are avid costumers (and […]
