Chainmail: Centuries Of Practical Appeal By: Art Gib | - The vision of a chainmail garment immediately brings to mind images of knights and fair ladies, when chivalry was the law of the land. It is this aura of romance that has led to the immense popularity of Renaissance fairs and festivals held throughout the United States at varying times of the year. At these festivals, costumed actors and guests share a taste of medieval Renaissance culture, and a bit of fantasy to add to the fun, entertainment, and games. The rise of these festivals has led to a ... Tags:chainmail cutter, chaimail kits, chainmail supplies
The First Crusade Part Two By: Mike Bond | - It should be remembered that at this time, 1095, when Urban was preaching the Crusade, or more accurately, the Pilgrimage; the name 'Crusade' didn't appear until many years later, the knights were merely men who rode horses into battle.
They could be employed as farmers of a nobleman's lands, freemen, who were expected to drop everything and fight for their liegelord if the need arose.
The Way Of The Knight By: Mike Bond | - Have you ever tried running around the garden with a very large saucepan on your head on a sunny summers day? No? Well, probably a good thing. The neighbours might talk, or worse still, call the gentlemen in white coats.
If you did, though, you might have some idea of what it was like for the knights in medieval times who wore the great helm.
The Battle Of Stamford Bridge By: Mike Bond | - Written by a huscarl in King Harold's service. The story is true, but Osfrid is fictional.
My name is Osfrid. Once I was Thegn of Sturnbyck, a place of 10 hides, in England's Southland. I was a king's Thegn, my master being Harold Godwinson, ruler of all England.
I was one of his huscarls and fought many a battle at his side until his dreadful death at Hastings.
