As HEMA Students, we always refer to the manuscripts of the medieval period, but how were they actually made and how long did it take to create a page or image? Now you can find out first hand. We have Julia Baxter who is an experienced calligrapher and illuminator coming to run a hands on […]
While this site is predominately about the medieval period, I do like a good book on any period rally and the Roman period is just as fascinating. And when it comes to the Roman invasion of Britain, even more so as we live pretty much slap bang in the middle of the biggest bone of […]
I wanted to introduce a new series I want to run on the site, called “Stuff We Like”. I will be interviewing business owners that have cool stuff we like. Simple really. In my first email interview, I grill Adam Wilkes at Theatre of War Clothing. Tell people a little about yourself My name is […]
Now for most of you following this site, Hans Talhoffer should be someone one you know. Perhaps my favourite author of this period, Talhoffer has blessed us with some of the best imagery and manuals on medieval swordmanship. And it must be said, some of the wackiest too! Have you seen those duelling shields? and […]
