Winning is not chivalrous. Winning is fortunate, and should never be more.
On Winning, by Steen Jensen, AKA SCA Sir Sten Halverson, Baron
Of Men and Bears
I can honestly say I wish I didn’t have to write this, but I feel obligated. This post contains adult themes, which may not be appropriate for young children. No shiny graphics here. Just words. As someone who espouses the concepts of Chivalry in the modern world, it seems to me a responsibility to write […]
How It All Began…
It all began with a book…. I thought the dream was dead, but then something changed. Encourage children to pursue their dreams.
Rust Prevention for Armor – Revisited
There are many ways people use to prevent rust. Here are some I know work and my own that I find works REALLY well!
Seeking Feedback
I’m hoping to get a better feel about what you, my readers and followers would like to see from the Aspiring Knight website and social media. There are a lot of choices here, but I’d like to know your top 5. If you’d like to see more about something not listed, please feel free to […]
Happy Christmas to You
May you and your loved ones feast like kings and may all your days be filled with joy.
Traveling with Armor Today (Part 1)
Flights Many of us travel long distances to fight. Today, travel is so much more complex than in the middle ages. Here, and in subsequent posts, I hope to make that travel a little easier. First, you’ll need to solidify your participation in the event you’re going to. Each event is different, so look at […]
So You Want to be a Knight?
I hear a lot of people asking how to become a knight. I want to tell them something like “Do this and follow this path and here’s a checklist” but that would be lying. First off, what kind of knighthood are you talking about? A member of the Order of Santiago in the late 12th […]
Last Renfaire of the 2022 Season: Autumn Knights
This past weekend, I worked with the Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword (an educational reenactment demonstration group) at the brand new Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire. Autumn Knights is the first renfaire put on by The Knights Hall. It took place this past Friday evening and all day and evening Saturday. First time fairs are […]
Christmas Season ALREADY? Here’s an Early Gift for You.
The modern world seems to start the Christmas season much too early and also end it much too early. In the middle ages, Christmas season began…. Christmas morning, and went on till Twelfth Night, on January 6th. It was a time of feasting and merriment! Today, we see shops putting out Christmas items as early […]