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…
Tag: history
The Perils of New Armor
This essay is primarily focused on later period, European, full plate armor. In my case, late 15th century. As some of you know, I am the happy owner of a new suit of armor. I had Arma Moskovia make me a reproduction of this composite suit in the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. I know it…
Train Like a 15th Century Knight
In 1408, the anonymous book, “Livre des faits de Jean le Meingre, dit Boucicaut” spoke of knighthood, deeds, and the training of one of the most famous and successful knights in history, Jean le Meingre II. Among the training he did were mounting a horse without using the stirrups, climbing the underside of a ladder,…