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Every June, Briones recreates daily life in the 14th century with craft stalls, performances and community participation. Discover the history of its Medieval Days, their connection to the...
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Have you ever wondered how medieval warriors protected themselves in the heat of battle? Gambesons and jackets were fundamental pieces in their arsenal, offering both comfort and defense....
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Helmets
Ten models that stood out in sales at Tienda Medieval through October 18, 2026. Learn about the method, the overlaps, and the differences between nasal helmets, bascinets, sallets,...
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Daggers
A hidden compartment and a tale of lovers raise a question: what is documented? We distinguish the story attributed to this dagger from the actual accounts of objects...
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Celts and Iberians
Discover what the Cástulo festivals in May, the Olocau Iberfesta in June, and the Iberian days in Catalonia in October have to offer. A guide to help you...
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Medieval decoration
Ideas for positioning an articulated skeleton, combining it with bones, masks, and robes, and preparing a Halloween scene with appropriate lighting and care.
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Ancient Egypt
Discover how shadow clocks, water clocks and merjet worked, why Egyptian hours varied with the seasons and what distinguishes ancient instruments from current decoration.
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Medieval accessories
Understand the medieval carnival through festive food, Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma and the example of Venice. A reading with sources that distinguishes history, literature and current setting.
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Medieval accessories
Understand how an hourglass measures time, what the Toledo damascene decoration provides and how to interpret its duration, its motifs and its care.
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Gift ideas
A guide to choosing historical or fantasy-inspired sets according to hobby, use and available space, with examples and practical checks.
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Medieval accessories
The Kukri knife, with its unmistakable curved blade, is much more than a simple tool or weapon; it is a cultural symbol rooted in the history and spirit...
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Daggers
The name Priory of Sion unites a modern story with a medieval aesthetic. Discover what is documented, how the myth spread and why the emblems on a dagger...
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History and fascinating facts
Crosses, shields and knights tell a story on the handles of a knife. Learn to read these motifs and recognize which details are decorative and which need historical...
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Daggers
Museum pieces and manuscripts explain the dagger's place in the knight's equipment. Learn to observe their shapes and distinguish historical evidence of the term "functional" in current replicas.
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Daggers
Are a Viking dagger and a seax the same thing? Museum finds help distinguish everyday knives, single-edged weapons, and modern reproductions.
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Daggers
The photographs describe a dagger, but are not enough to date it. Find out what museum evidence tells us about the 12th–13th centuries and the Crusades.
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Daggers
How to interpret a dagger without confusing history, replica and fantasy. Recognize their shapes, contrast museum references and understand what the names and symbols of each design mean.
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Daggers
Learn to recognize the blade, hilt and scabbard of the Qama, and discover what museum specimens have to say about its relationship with Persia and the Caucasus.
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Preservation
A guide to storing a collectible dagger without neglecting its sheath. The Accolade serves as an example to explain the separation of materials, support and review of the...
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