All Things Medieval
62A Medieval Guide
A guide to all things Medieval from weapons and armor to games.
What Exactly Does "Medieval" mean?
Medieval is a funny term. When it is used it has a bit of a dark and dangerous connotation. A sword is one thing but a "Medieval Sword" is a totally different thing.
In general, Medieval, tends to mean something from the European middle ages which were around 500-1500 AD. It could be used to define things from this period such as castles, armor, weapons or even an attitude!
Medieval and Renaissance things to do
- Medieval Times Dinner and a show!
Medieval Times is a dining experience where you eat like they did in Renaissance Times. You can watch the court antics and the combat and jousting. This is a great experience and something everybody should try. This link takes you to the company home - Guide to Renaissance Faires
Renaissance Faires are a lot of fun. Get into character and enjoy the Medieval Life. This link brings you to a website with lots of information about Renaissance Faires. - Join the Society for Creative Anachronism
The SCA is a world-wide organization devoted to furthering studying and re-creating pre 17th century Europe. They are very active and have chapters everywhere. Some things they do are have craft fairs and even medieval combat events. - Visit a Medieval Castle in America
There are many Medieval Castles in North America. Some of them are also a Bed & Breakfast. - Play Authentic Medieval Games
Here are descriptions of some medieval games as they were played in the Middle Ages. You can play them too.
- A History of the Middle Ages
A Great, and detailed article on wikipedia about the Middle Ages. - A Blog Devoted to all things Medieval
Knights, castles and all sorts of medieval things are what this blog is all about. - Medieval Costumes in time for Halloween
Thinking about a Medieval Costume for Halloween. Medieval costumes are the best way to go for this traditional Holiday. - Build A Trebuchet
A complete tutorial on how to build the little dragon trebuchet. It's a table top siege weapon that hurls small projectiles! - Medieval Castles
A brief explanation of Medieval Castles, how they were made and how they were defended and attacked. - A short history of Swords
Swords as they evolved through the Bronze Age, The Iron Age and through the Middle Ages into the modern era. - A variety of Swords
Swords broken down into categories; Lord of the Rings, Medieval, fantasy, Kill Bill swords, Dragon Swords and wooden swords. - The Armory of Medieval Weapons and Armor
A Mini dictionary of Medieval weapons and armor - complete with descriptions and pictures.
Medieval Items at Amazon.com
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Genuine Leather Cat-O-Nine Tails Whip
Price: $4.49
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Genuine Leather Riding Crop Whip
Price: $4.49
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Fiendish Silver Dragon Aluminum Sword Cane
Price: $21.99
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SCA Members Engaging in Medieval Battle
Medieval and Renaissance Books on Amazon
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Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the Beginning of the Modern World (Hinges of History)
Price: $11.25
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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance, Revised Edition ... the World: History for the Classical Child)
Price: $10.10
List Price: $16.95 |
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A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age
Price: $5.60
List Price: $15.99 |
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History of Philosophy, Volume 1 (History of Philosophy)
Price: $10.89
List Price: $18.95 |
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