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The Bavarian National Museum is showing the Homburg tomb slabs again. Their carvings let us trace the chains of a suit of armour and distinguish the helmet a...
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Artesanía
Pressure holds the gold in place on damascened steel. We follow that movement from the workbench to a Toledo classroom to see what the 2026 heritage designation protects.
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Cojines
Style themed cushions with textiles you already own. Try a focal design, a shared colour and three ways to arrange them on a sofa, bed or armchair.
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History and fascinating facts
Teresa Gil’s brial fastened with buttons; another listed in Valencia had no sleeves. Surviving clothes, illuminations and court accounts explain why one name does not mean one pattern.
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Medieval history and culture
A seamstress, a silkworm breeder, an innkeeper, a servant and a woman buying a sheep. Five scenes in the Rich Codex show how they dressed to work, trade...
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Bocksten
The Bocksten outfit preserves a detail usually hidden from view: the straps that joined the hose to a belt beneath the tunic. The Halland find shows how that...
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Black Friday
Tienda Medieval’s Black Friday will bring big discounts on selected items from its featured categories. Find out where to look and what to check when the dates and...
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Historical events
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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Top 10
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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