The knight had an entire arsenal of ferocious weapons at his disposal. In Episode 5, Jason investigates these, concentrating on the sword, the iconic medieval weapon, but also addresses some weapons he believes would actually have been more appropriate to a mounted warrior.
Virtual Scribal Class 01: Queen Isabella of Castille, f. 460v, c.1497
"Squashed Bug" margin design from the Breviary of Queen Isabella of Castille, f. 460v, c.1497 (http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisp...). Gouache on Bristol.
Overview of the history, rules, and practices that governed the sex lives of medieval women from the surviving documents of the time. Includes interesting tidbits and excerpts.
Underpainting: historical usage and application for SCA illumination
In this class, students will spend most of the time practicing different types of underpainting (or applying paint under the main color) to achieve different effects. A brief overview of historical examples and the science behind its re-discovery and visual effects will be provided.
How do we know which clothes the Vikings wore and from where do we have this knowledge from? That is the question that I intend to answer today. Fashion is not a new thing, people have for thousands of years dressed themselves in the best clothes they could afford.