Cloaks have a rakish appearance to our modern eyes since we’re generally used to garments that fit more closely to the body. A cloak may seem like it’s not that useful because it doesn’t wrap closely around the body and just hangs loosely in the back. However, throughout history, cloaks have actually been used more for […]
When you see how many renaissance fair-goers dress in relatively simple monk robes with no adornment whatsoever, you may wonder what was so special about monks. In fantasy movies and games, you often come across monks who play large roles, either as fighters or learned guides. But when you think about a real monk, the only […]
Rome was the center of the world for seven hundred years. “All roads lead to Rome” is a phrase that resonates with truth in our culture. Every day we see and say remnants of the culture that has done more to influence Western Culture that any other on record. Although the dress of men and […]
