Don Quixote
Giving Don Quixote: meaning of a literary tribute
What a tribute to Don Quixote and Sancho Panza can express, how to relate it to a shared experience and how to accompany it with a personal dedication.
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Don Quixote
Medieval decoration
Wrought iron lamps: from medieval light to current inspiration
Candles, candlesticks and iron structures: discover what is historical in today's wrought iron lamps and how to distinguish the medieval setting from a documented reproduction.
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Collecting
Mini shields and mini swords: how to interpret and display them
A guide to observe the motifs of these groups, distinguish decoration and historical fidelity, and organize an exhibition that allows you to appreciate every detail.
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Medieval decoration
How the hardware of a medieval door works
Learn to interpret the hardware of a medieval-inspired door: what distinguishes a hinge, a knocker and a handle, how they are related and what care the iron requires.
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Armour
How the neck and shoulders were protected in the Middle Ages
From the mesh hood to the plate collar: learn to distinguish cowl, camail, bib, gorget and shoulder pads, place them in their period and read how they relate...
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Pirates
Pirate clothing: how they dressed in the 17th and 18th centuries
A documented guide to the clothing of pirates of the Atlantic world: sailor's clothing, captains' and women's attire, source limits, and criteria for a consistent recreation.
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Medieval cooking
Medieval kitchen utensils: how they were cooked and served
From the cauldron to the spit and from the pot to the bowl: discover what medieval utensils were used for, how work by the fire was organized and...
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Helmets
Helmets of the Hun horsemen: what do we know about their protection
What we know about head protection among the Huns: ancient testimonies, helmets from recent times and the limits of modern recreations.
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Historical clothing
Men's Renaissance costumes: how to compose a coherent outfit
A guide to composing a 16th century men's outfit with a clear reference. Discover how to interpret their layers, distinguish inspiration and historical recreation, and check the outfit...
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Films and series
Viking Axes: Ragnar, Floki and what "officer" means
Ragnar's ax and Floki's set have recognizable features. Discover how to interpret its shapes, what to check to identify an official replica and why appearance does not determine...
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Historical events
King's Tournament in Teruel 2013: jousting and medieval recreation
A look at the 2013 King of Teruel Tournament: equestrian events, jousts, characters and atmosphere of Isabel's Wedding, with photographs from that edition.
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Armour
Medieval mail leggings: what they were and how they were used
Discover how mesh leggings were used, what brafonera means and how to interpret current reproductions without confusing them with historical pieces.
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Medieval legends
The Knights of the Round Table: origin and characters
Who are Arthur's knights, why their number changes and what the Round Table and the Holy Grail represent. A guide to read their stories without confusing the different...
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Military history
What was the mask on Ribchester's helmet for?
The discovery of 1796, the mask and the cavalry exercises explain the Ribchester helmet. A historical reading that distinguishes the archaeological original from the modern replicas.
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Medieval accessories
Almost real human bones: ideas for setting a scene
Ideas to integrate replicas of bones, skulls and skeletons in Halloween, theater and live role-playing: composition, lighting and assembly of props.
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Armour
Polyurethane armor: uses, limits and care
What it means for armor to be made of polyurethane, what to check before taking it to an event, and how to adjust and preserve its parts. A...
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Armour
16th century infantry armor: parts and protection
Learn to recognize helmet, cuirass, gorget, arm guards and goggles in a replica. Discover what "complete" armor meant for 16th century infantry and how it coexisted with firearms.
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Medieval decoration
How to decorate with Egyptian figures: ideas and meaning
Ideas to integrate Egyptian masks, figures and scenes on shelves and sideboards. Learn to balance sizes, interpret their motifs and take care of the finishes.
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