Academia / Research / Living History
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www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/: The Aberdeen Bestiary (Aberdeen University Library MS 24) is considered to be one of the best examples of its type. The manuscript, written and illuminated in England around 1200, is of added interest since it contains notes, sketches and other evidence of the way it was designed and executed. The entire manuscript has been digitised using Photo-CD technology, thus creating a surrogate, while allowing greater access to the text itself.
www.amtgardinc.com: "Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that is dedicated to the recreation of the Sword and Sorcery genre as well as educational aspects of both Medieval and Ancient cultures. Amtgard focuses largely on a Medieval-based combat system but also encompasses the arts and sciences of the time, in a friendly, social atmosphere"
http://bestiary.ca/: This web site deals with any and all aspects of the general topic "animals in the Middle Ages", though there is an emphasis on the manuscript tradition, particularly of the bestiaries, and mostly in western Europe. The subject is vast, so this a large site, with well over 3000 pages, and perhaps the best way to explore it is to just wander around.
http://bestoflegends.org/index.html: Paula Kate Marmor's site on the Legends of literature, from Beowulf and Robin Hood to some of Shakespeare's characters. "This archive preserves The Best of Legends - links to primary source material, scholarship, essays, and historical surveys - romance, adventure, and panache."
Black Death: The Black Death was one of the worst natural disasters in history. In 1347 A.D., a great plague swept over Europe and ravaged cities causing widespread hysteria and death. One third of the population of Europe died.
www.bowdoin.edu/mongol-scrolls: The Scrolls of the Mongol Invasions of Japan web site has been an ongoing project investigating the use of technology for viewing ancient scrolls and documents. The effort has been led by Thomas Conlan, Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies and a leading expert on the scrolls and Educational Research and Development (ERD).
www.britishhistoryclub.com/marketplace/korb/index.html: British History Club - Your Front-row Seat to British History. The British History Club is the best place for history enthusiasts, students, teachers, travelers and writers to access an ever-expanding online library of pdf files, images, articles and other premium content. A yearly membership fee provides access to a wealth of information!
www.btinternet.com/%7Etimeref/index.htm: TimeRef Medieval History Timelines -- "Follow the history of Medieval Britain from the time of Alfred the Great, through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the Tudor Age. Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499AD. Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys and cathedrals in England, Scotland and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects.
www.bu.edu/law/seipp: Medieval English Legal History from Boston University. This database indexes all year book reports printed in the chronological series for all years between 1268 and 1535, and many of the year book reports printed only in alphabetical abridgements. Of these reports, almost 6,000 from 1399 forward have been fully indexed and paraphrased
www.camelotintl.com/heritage/index.html: Camelot International -- "As people increasingly travel the world, and watch television images relayed around the globe in seconds, the planet has become a much more familiar place to us all. But how much do we know of it's history, and how it's nations have become what they are today? Camelot International's heritage section attempts to redress the balance and give you a glimpse of the heritage of Britain and Ireland."
www.chivalrynow.net/cymry/path/path.htm: The Companionship of Chivalry-Now recognizes the serious commitment, accomplishments and leadership qualities of certain of its members through the accolade of knighthood. Members who are so recognized become part of the Council of Knights of Chivalry-Now, which is overseen by senior members of the Inner Council of Knights. They are considered Knights-Errant who have demonstrated both their understanding and commitment to CN principles that they are capable of representing our mutual Quest. In order to accept new members into the Council of Knights, a Path to Knighthood Program is now being offered.
www.coatofarms.com: The Premier Source for coat of Arms, Family Crests, Family Name Histories, Ancestry, Genealogy, and Personalized Surname Gifts!
Here you should find everything about the best warriors and the best Cavalry in the world,"History, Revival, Traditions, Culture, Brotherhood etc..."
http://digital.library.ucla.edu/immi/: "The Index of Medieval Medical Images project began in 1988 and aimed to describe and index the content of all medieval manuscript images (up to the year 1500) with medical components held in North American collections. The goal of this 2001 pilot project was to make a substantial sample of the images and descriptions available via a searchable database on the Web.
www.draconika.com/index.php: Welcome, traveler, to Draconika Dragons. This site contains a number of articles on dragon information, a community forum, and a gallery of dragon pictures. I hope you will find this to be the best dragon resource on the web.
www.electricscotland.com: Here you will find many thousands of web pages about Scotland and especially about the history of Scotland. Should you be looking to trace your roots back to Scotland or indeed travel to Scotland then this is the place to find out more.
www.elizabethan.org: Life in the Elizabethan World filled with information about people, costumes, listerature, food, music, gardens, guilds, and more + fonts and period texts
http://epistolae.ccnmtl.columbia.edu/: Epistolæ is a collection of letters to and from women in the Middle Ages, from the 4th to the 13th century. The letters, written in Latin, are linked to the names of the women involved, with English translations and, where available, biographical sketches of the women and some description of the subject matter or the historic context of the letter.
www.farisles.org: The Far Isles Medieval Society - links with a wealth of scholary information on costumes, mail, armor, more
www.fleurdelis.com: Crests and Coats of Arms. This is truly a magnificent site to learn about Crests and Coats of Arms, symbolism, terminology and so much more! You can even order custom crests and coats of arms. A wonderful learning site.
www.godecookery.com/macabre/macabre.htm: Gode Cookery Presents Medieval Macabre - Supernatural and Fantastic Imagery of the Middle Ages -- "These illustrations of medieval Devils, Demons, Witches, & Monsters are from authentic period sources. There are no 20th century-inspired fantasy images in this collection, nor any modern art with a medieval theme - these are the true visions our medieval ancestors had of the preternatural, the supernatural, and the unwordly."
www.heorot.dk: Beowulf on Steorarume ... wonderful Beowulf information throughout this site, including maps, glossaries, genealogies, pictures
www.higgins.org: Higgins Armory Museum, located in Worcester, MA. The Higgins Armory Museum is the only museum in the Western Hemisphere solely dedicated to arms and armor.
www.historynet.com: The HistoryNet.com is brought to you by the Weider History Group, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 1,200 articles originally published in our various magazines. If you are interested in a specific history subject, try searching our archives, you are bound to find something to pique your interest.
www.historyshots.com/index.cfm: We create high-quality information graphics that provide context to interesting subjects, time periods and events. Three of our graphics have won awards and have been recognized by the AIGA, the professional association for design. Most of our graphics are originals, created in collaboration with a graphic design firm. A few designs are reproductions of restored antique graphics.
beowulf/beowulf.html: This is from a teacher's homepage; however, there's lots of excellent information on Beowulf and links for scholarly information as well. There are also excellent ideas for teaching the epic poem here!
http://jmems.dukejournals.org/: Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies from Duke University. The journal fosters rigorous investigation of historiographical representations of European and western Asian cultural forms from late antiquity to the seventeenth century.
ireland.html: The Image of Irelande by John Derrick (London, 1581). Like a strip cartoon, the plates tell the story of the subjugation of the Irish rebels by Sir Henry Sidney, Lord-Deputy of Ireland under Queen Elizabeth of England
www.library.phila.gov/medieval/: "The Free Library of Philadelphia has the Philadelphia area's largest collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts housed in the Rare Book Department on the third floor of the Central Library, 1901 Vine Street."
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/ttp.html: The Turning the Pages project of the British Library "allows users to virtually 'turn' pages, zoom-in on high-quality digitised images and read or listen to notes explaining the beauty and significance of each page." Many digitised images are from medieval documents.
www.luminarium.org: This site combines several sites first created in 1996 to provide a starting point for students and enthusiasts of English Literature. Nothing replaces a quality library, but hopefully this site will help fill the needs of those who have not access to one. [Luminarium is not affiliated with any institution or library; it is a privately-owned site with great scholarly materials.]
www.medieval-life.net/: Medieval Life "The Dark Ages. That's one of the terms used to describe nearly 1000 years of history-a history that is often hard to understand due to a lack of surviving documents, and often is clouded by myth and legends."
www.medievalqueens.com: Medieval Queens - "Welcome to the medieval world and its queens. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance, medieval Europe saw the structure of royalty ebb and flow across the land and with it, the role of women as queens shifted as well. " Find out much, much more in this fascinating site.
www.medievalworld.us/: Medieval World USA -- "This unique community is a complete permanent theme park dedicated to the re-creation of the 12th century, the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods spanning the 3rd through 14th centuries. Historically accurate and authentically replicated in every detail. A living history legacy to pass on for generations to come. Located near Fort Collins, CO.
www.medtimes.org/: The Medieval Times - "News Spanning Three Millennia" ... not only news, trivia and entertainment from those making Medieval / Renaissance news today, but many educational sources of the history
http://members.aol.com/hywwebsite/private/joanofarc.html: This is a collection of information designed to present Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) as she was described in the historical documents. Site includes an overview of her life and trial, excerpts from the trial documents, letters, and other such manuscripts (either in translation and/or in the original Latin and French).
www.metmuseum.org/explore/Unicorn/unicorn_inside.htm: The Unicorn Tapestries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "As early as the seventeenth century, the Unicorn Tapestries were documented as having been displayed as a group. Surely they were collected and exhibited together because together they illustrate the pursuit of the elusive unicorn so completely and in such astonishing detail, despite the likelihood that the seven individual hangings may come from two or more sets of tapestries. While its sacred and secular symbolism may not be as familiar to us today, we are still enchanted by the unicorn and its lore."
www.namami.org: National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture,Government of India. An ambitious project in its programme and mandate, the Mission seeks to unearth and preserve the vast manuscript wealth of India.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk/: National Gallery of London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
www.nationaljousting.com: National Jousting Association - When most people think of jousting, they think of the medieval knights charging against one another for a fair maiden’s hand. What the King figured out early, was that he lost a lot of good knights to injury that way! Today, jousting (or ring jousting) is a more recreational sport, yet the competitive spirit of the knights and maidens remains alive and well.
www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html: The Catholic Encyclopedia. "The Catholic Encyclopedia, as its name implies, proposes to give its readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine." People, events, art, literature, architecture, more
www.nls.uk/murthlyhours/index.html: The Murthly Hours is one of Scotland's great medieval treasures. Written and illuminated in Paris in the 1280s, it also contains full-page miniatures by English artists of the same period, and was one of the most richly decorated manuscripts in medieval Scotland. Medieval additions include probably the second oldest example of Gaelic written in Scotland.
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/aboutUs/nrc90/monalisa/explore_e.html: Mona Lisa - A Scientific Examination by the National Research Council of Canada. "Explore the results of the most extensive 3D ever conducted on Leonardo ds Vinci's most famous painting, and learn more about NRC's leading edge technology."
www.omnibusol.com: Dr. K. F. - lots of interesting information here on the ancient world
www.orkneyvikingtrail.com/: Orkney Viking Trail -- "Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings! The Orkney Viking Trail brings alive centuries of Viking rule in the islands." Wonderful information on a niche Viking topic.
www.oxforddnb.com: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - 55,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2003
www.portroyalprivateers.org: Port Royal Privateers - a club whose members share a passion for the history, adventure and romance of piracy in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries. PRP is based in Southern California.
http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/: Realm of Venus -- Welcome to the Realm of Venus, a site about the clothing and accessories of the men and women of late Renaissance Italy, with a focus on sixteenth century Venice.
Whether you are a costumer in the SCA, theatre, film, or Renaissance Fairs, or if you are simply a lover of art or historical fashion, I hope you'll find inspiration on these pages.
www.shakespeareschurch.org: Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where the great bard was baptized and buried is an educational site about this historic church; it's also in need of extensive repairs. Donations are accepted through its website.
www.sirclisto.com: Sir Clisto Seversword's Tome of Adventure and Knowledge - thousands of links proves an excellent resource for students, historians, re-enactors, and more
www.soper-lane.co.uk: Soper Lane is a group of women who have studied the working lives of fifteenth century silkwomen. The function of the group is to bring to life as accurately as possible the work of the 15th century English silkwomen.
http://special.lib.gla.ac.uk/exhibns/chaucer/works.html: The World of Chaucer. The first great English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer lived in a turbulent period of war, plague, social revolt, religious heresy and murdered kings. But this society was also vibrant, creative and increasingly literate, a time of resurgence for the English language as a literary medium. The books and manuscripts of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries give us direct access to this vital culture. Whether workaday or gloriously illuminated, their pages offer fascinating glimpses of the late medieval world from which they came
www.taocomposition.com: Tao of Composition editing service: Internet's Premier Research Paper and Essay Editing / Proofreading Service
www.thomasmorestudies.org: "To promote the study of Thomas More, especially the contemporary implications of his statemanship in pursuit of peace."
www.warsoftheroses.com: This site is dedicated to presenting history-related content in a clear and easy-to-use format without sacrificing on the quality and value of the material. I have tried to provide error-free content that is historically correct; if you see any errors or omissions please let me know.
http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/resource_medieval_lit.html: Dr. Wheeler's Medieval Literature Resources -- "This page contains a hotlist of exercises and educational materials on my webpages. They are geared for students of medieval literature. Items are listed in alphabetical order, so if you have an assignment in your syllabus, you can look for it by title. The materials include downloadable handouts and online materials as webpages."
www.whydah.com: Expedition Whydah -- "It's not what you find - it's what you find out." In 1984, underwater explorer Barry Clifford and his Project Team discovered the site of the 1717 shipwreck of the Whydah off Cape Cod, the only verified pirate shipwreck ever discovered. For the past two decades, we have recovered and researched treasures from the Whydah, as well as from other sites connected to the history of piracy. Every shipwreck is a time-capsule, and each artifact tells a story. Over twenty years, we've collected a lot of pirate stories. To that end, this site is about pirate treasures lost and found -and about pirate mysteries solved and unsolved..."
Arms, Armor, Chainmail, Swords
www.ArmadilloArmory.com: Armadillo Armory & Collectibles, LLC www.ArmadilloArmory.com, has been serving the re-enactment community since 1999 with high quality armour and maille products at excellent retail prices and company orders at wholesale prices from our warehouse in Colorado.
www.BadgerBlades.com: Hand-crafted battle-ready swords, knives, daggers and implements of destruction
www.blackswanarmoury.com: "Our wide selection of softwood and hardwood swords and hardwood bows can be used to spark the imagination and creativity of children of all ages"
www.by-the-sword.com: Quality Reproductions -- "Fine Quality Reproductions for the Serious Collector and Re-enactor
We've been serving collectors and re-enactors since 1990 and been Online since 1995"
www.curiousantiquities.com: A Gallery specializing in ancient artifacts, swords, armour, and more - "Where the unique and unusual are unexpected!"
www.darkknightarmoury.com: "Dark Knight Armoury designs custom, hand-crafted legal SCA leather armor & LARP leather armour that will protect you in role-playing events or making you unique at a medieval fair."
www.mardigansmaile.com: Mardigan's Maile - Mardigan's Maile™ is noted for making our products using small rings. We strive to bring our customers a handcrafted, affordable, quality, wearable work of art made of the finest quality long lasting materials available. All of our products are designed and handcrafted by Mardigan's Maile™. We offer the best lifetime warranty in the Chainmaile industry.
www.medievalmatters.com: Medieval Matters - Retailer of quality medieval and fantasy swords, knives, axes, shields, and helmets.
www.museumreplicas.com: Historically Accurate Battle-Ready Swords, Daggers, Axes and Helmets. Plus Shields, Jewelry, Period Clothing, Books & More
www.mwart.com: Medieval Weapon Art -- Take yourself back in time with quality medieval clothing. "An thou wouldst play the part, Thou must dress the part!" Still don't know what to wear to the upcoming Ren Faire? Medieval Weapon Art offers the most beauteous and marvelous collection of medieval clothing and Celtic jewelry. Thou doth be most marvelous comely.
www.realarmorofgod.com: Real Armor of God - Step back in time to relive the past and keep part of the olde world with you! Find a huge selection of historically designed items from the Medieval Ages, Roman and Renaissance Era. Specializing in quality swords, armor, custom painted shields, period clothing and unique accessories. Everything you need to complete your ensemble and more!
www.reliks.com: Swords and collectibles - functional swords, medieval weapons, armour, daggers, and Japanese swords
www.roscoinc.com: the largest manufacturer of American Made terminal tackle providing you with quality products since 1926
www.roushcustomwasters.com: ROUSH CUSTOM WASTERS was founded on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day), 2007. The first creation of our line of wooden training swords (also known as wasters) is a beautiful recreation of an Irish
medieval ring hilt sword engraved with images from the book of Kells. Each sword in our line is carefully handcrafted by Mark Roush with many finishing touches by his wife, Bonnie. All of our swords are carefully researched, see our production photo of the live blade. Unlike many flimsy and, therefore, dangerous wooden swords on the market, our swords are true to
the medieval standards for wasters and intended for hard combative training. They are beautiful to behold and strong in battle.
www.swordsandarmor.com: Medieval Swords and Armor - Medieval armor and weaponry replicas. Offerings include suits of armor, medieval swords, Scottish Claymores, Renaissance weaponry, chain mail, wearable armor. We also have a vast selection Japanese Katanas, medieval helmets and wearable SCA armour items. Fast shipping - Reliable , Secure Servers.
www.thesworddepot.net: TheSwordDepot.net has huge collection of swords on the Internet which you have always dreamed of. Within the confines of this portal you will find the rarest collection of swords across the Internet. And all this is available at unbeatable prices!
www.thecastlecourt.com: "You've discovered the Internet's favorite place for great prices and selection on quality medieval weaponry! We offer everything from medieval armor and medieval swords to battle ready swords and ninja swords" and chess sets
www.wildwolfforge.com: Chainmaille, Weapons, Armor + fine jewelry, historical ironwork, and custom wrought iron
Art
www.alfredom.com: Illuminated manuscripts - a treasure trove of masterpiece illuminations for your art projects
www.aradani.com: Aradani Studios, Home of the art of Michael and Paul Bielaczyc and Aradani Costuming
www.myrastiles.com: Myra's Tiles - "Hand painted by Myra La Roue and framed in red oak by husband Mark. Myra uses European historic designs such as English Victorian, French, Medieval Italian, Ancient Celtic, German and more."
www.stolpinart.com: William R. Stolpin, Artist - Printmaker, also known as "William's Paper Markes"
www.wachsbrc.com: Wachs Brass Rubbing Centre, "Brass rubbings make dramatic wall hangings in any style of decor. Framed in modern simplicity or antique opulence, they are eye catchers in any setting"
Castles
www.castlemagic.com: "A source for building medieval style dream castles, castle plans, castle designs, and castles for sale." -- solid stone, stone arched bridges, cathedrals, stone cottages, medieval villages ... since 1980
www.louisianacastle.com: Elegant Weddings and Receptions -- The Louisiana Castle is located at: 47168 Highway 10, Franklinton, LA 70438
It is located north of Lake Pontchartrain in Washington Parish
The phone number at The Castle is 985-839-9988
Celtic
www.ancientcircles.com: Celtic designs and Spiritual symbols in fabric and jewelry. Tapestries, Cloaks, Medieval Dresses and Accessories, men’s Poet Shirts… all things ancient, symbolic, magical, mythical, renaissance, pagan, wiccan and celtic.
www.celticjewelry.com: Reflective Images - Our Contemporary Celtic jewelry, in 18K gold and sterling silver, is based on ancient Celtic knot work motifs
www.celticlady.com: Celtic Lady's Tattoo Art & Symbolism. Celtic and Fantasy artwork created for the tattoo artist; many include info on symbols, meanings & history. Plus Books, Jewelry, Computer Art, Fonts, & wedding ideas.
www.druidsdream.com: Druid's Dream - Discover Celtic Items of the Highest Quality at Druid's Dream
www.gaelsong.com: Celebrating the Celtic Imagination - wedding rings, capes, gifts
www.kelticnations.com: Discover the beauty of Celtic heritage - some of the finest Celtic jewelry including handmade Celtic wedding bands, original artwork by North American artists, hand-crafted acoustic instruments and more
Clothing, Costuming, Fabrics, Leatherwork
www.alteryears.com: AlterYears for the Costumer offers historical, ethnic dance and specialty patterns, a vast collection of hard to find costume books, supplies and underpinnings. Our online catalog provides just a taste of what we have to offer, including our own popular AlterYears patterns .
www.ancientcircles.com: Celtic designs and Spiritual symbols in fabric and jewelry. Tapestries, Cloaks, Medieval Dresses and Accessories, men’s Poet Shirts… all things ancient, symbolic, magical, mythical, renaissance, pagan, wiccan and celtic.
www.angusharveykiltmaker.com: "Angus Harvey makes hand-crafted Renaissance clothing for the highland man and woman. We also specialize in historically accurate 'wee' kilts from the 18th century through the Victorian era. For those inclined to wear a Great Kilt we have those, too. From ancient to modern we have what you need."
www.aradani.com: Aradani Studios, Home of the art of Michael and Paul Bielaczyc and Aradani Costuming
www.bigdaddygypsy.com: Fabric by the yard for the re-enactor. Period fabrics from silks to linen to wools.
www.briarpatchgarb.com: Briar Patch Garb - High quality, Handmade, Easy care garb for men, women and children. 600ad to 1600ad. English to Middle Eastern and more. We feature garb that is machine washable, attractive and comfortable. Before Lady Kasinda puts scissors to fabric, it is machine washed and dried to make sure that it will not shrink or bleed. All garments feature fully finished edges to ensure durability.
www.carpatina.com: Carpatina - Carpatina manufactures Cloaks, Capes and other costumes for adults as well as a line of 18" Historical & Fantasy Dolls.
www.costumeholidayhouse.com: "Costume Holiday House, Inc. has been serving its customers since 1959. We pride ourselves on clean quality rental costumes at reasonable prices, complete line of purchase items including many hard to find items."
www.costumesintime.net: "We specialize in unique items, made individually and offered at very affordable prices. We give careful attention to every detail to ensure your satisfaction." Donna Duncan, professional costume maker
www.delilahsct.com: Delilah's Magickal Threads - and more! Custom Sewing, Custom Chainmaille, Classes in Tarot
www.dragonflyhouse.net: Dragonfly House Historical Clothiers - Quality custom made historical and specialty clothing at a reasonable price.Pirate Wear, Ren Wear, Medieval, Cloaks, Corsets, Waist Cinchers, Bodices, Peasant Wear, Wedding, Middle Eastern, hear wear, accessories. For Women, men and children. Made of jacquards, brocade, damask, twill, 100% cotton fabrics, velvet, velveteen, etc. Also: Hand crafted wooden ninny sticks. Painted or unpainted face!
www.dragont.com: Dragon’s Treasure – Our own design cloak clasps are cast in solid bronze & are sturdy enough to easily stand up to a heavy cloak. We also make our own design solid brass bodice lacers.
www.dresslikeapirate.com: Dress Like a Pirate - Pirate, Gypsy, Wench & Renaissance Re-enactment quality clothing costumes, jewelry, weapons, pewterware, gifts. Find everything you need whether you are an SCA historical re-enactor, Civil War re-enactor or Renaissance Faire Player, Rock Star, Glamster, Gothster, & Parrot head.
www.eQuilter.com: Fabric Ahoy! eQuilter.com is your online fabric store for quilting, sewing and fashion, with OVER 20,000 Fabrics IN STOCK!
www.faireware.com: Men's Renaissance Garb - "Designs by Kate" include cloaks, capes, shirts, pants, doublets, robes, and more
www.farthingales.on.ca: Costumes & Corset Supplies - Mail order source for costume and corset supplies, tailoring and sewing supplies. We stock Period and historical costume patterns, fabrics, notions and findings. More specifically you will find corset bones, busks, coutil and corset lacing as well as references for building corsets, bustles, hoopskirts and fartingales
www.folkwear.com: Folkwear patterns have been used by theatre and dance costumers, historic reenactors, art-to-wear aficionados, and anyone who enjoys dressing up
www.granndgarb.com: Grannd Garb Companies - Going to a Renaissance Fair? Victorian Tea? Perhaps an Old West gambling night? Our expanding collection of quality historic clothing and accessories pleasure.
www.hedgehoghandworks.com: Hedgehog Handworks takes pride in offering the finest supplies for needleworkers and costumers of all interests and levels of expertise, working in any time period. We carry an extensive selection of reference materials. We specialize in locating hard-to-find items.
www.geocities.com/kingsalmonclothier: King Salmon Clothier - Renaissance Clothes, a Frontiersmen Vest, Wedding Dresses, Cocktail Dresses, Evening Gowns, Christening Growns; all from clothier Jessica Salmon
www.kommandokilts.com: Kommando Kilts is your source for casual kilts, belts, footwear, sporrans and an ever growing list of accessories to complete your Scottish costume.
In addition to our casual kilts, we are now offering footwear and hosiery to compliment your wardrobe.
www.ladyrogue.com: "Lady Rogue Historical Clothiers provides you with high quality, affordable garments to suit your historical costuming needs."
www.leatherlore.com: Leather Lore (A Heavy Leather Company): Bringing Hitory and Fantasy to Life - "Anything hand crafted is far more valuable than anything made by a machine. A hand crafted item contains not only the base ingredients but a part of someone's life, their psyche and their dreams."
www.nativearth.com: All your footwear needs, fitting your period and style; specializing in custom boots.
www.oddbodkin.com: Odd Bodkin Renaissance Shop - "We are not re-sellers. We make all the costuming you will see in our shop in Ohio, unless otherwise noted on the product information pages"
www.pearsonsrenaissanceshoppe.com: Renaissance costume - renaissance clothing and medieval costumes - Unique and elegant renaissance clothing, costumes and medieval clothing. Great selection and lowest prices for renaissance clothing and costumes. Authentic line of wench costumes, bodices, princess gowns, dresses, and mens renaissance clothing available at Pearson's Renaissance Shoppe.
www.pirateupaargh.com: Pirate Up! Pirate Up! was created as a way to deal with those dreaded beasties that make their way into our lives - whether its people who bring you down or disease and death. Pirate Up! is a way to deal with all that come your way. It's all about the attitude and not letting the beasties overtake you. So don your best Pirate Up! gear, stand proud and let the world know that nothing can get you down. It's time to Pirate Up!
www.psalterydreams.com: Psaltery Dreams is a small online family business located in upstate South Carolina. We offer several items of interest to SCAmembers, medieval re-enactors, LARP - the ren-fair enthusiasts, as well as those interested in history.Until we are comfortable with every detail, new items are not offered. In this way, we are able to ensure the highest in both quality and craftsmanship.
www.purpleunicorn.com: Purple Unicorn - At the Purple Unicorn, we make cool, comfy clothes for people who appreciate handcrafted fashions, attention to detail, and unusual garb. "Easy Care Renaissance Wear"
www.renaissancemodel.com: Renaissance Model was formed to offer high quality renaissance clothing and accessory products to all customers worldwide. The primary purpose of Renaissance Model is to provide every renaissance and medieval fashion lovers products that can bring them back to the early years of the renaissance era. As an additional service, our company also offers free articles, news events and more useful resources for all visitors.
www.renaissancewardrobe.com: Fine Renaissance clothing including Bodices, skirts, dresses,Waist Cinchers, capes, Doublets, pants, and vest for all ages.
www.renboots.com: "Renaissance, cavalier, medieval, knight, musketeer and ankle boots -- now medieval shoes"
www.renfestcostumes.com - Renaissance Costumes - For adults and children, Renaissance Costumes carries a magnificent selection of Medieval-Renaissance costumes and accessories to meet all needs
www.renshirts.com: Renshirts.com -- "Make your Faire, our Faire, wear Renshirts." Order and you can even watch them make your Renshirt with their online camera!
www.roxx-online.com: Gothic, medieval, retro, wedding, Renaissance, costume drama and much more
www.scaboots.com: SCA Boots "has serviced clients for Renaissance faires & festivals, SCA, LARP, WIcca, Trekkies, Shakespearean, Pirate, Robin Hood, Musketeer, and many misc. movie productions."
www.shireattire.com: Historical costumes for Children - Infants to size 14: Faire-Weddings-Playtime
www.shraderbootmaker.com: Sharder Boot Maker -- Since 1976 I have made hundreds of leather boots by hand- every variation of military boots, cowboy boots, motorcycle boots, hiking boots, dance boots, women's dress boots and platform boots. I work in the Old World way by carving wood lasts based on your foot outline, drawing custom patterns from your measurements, and selecting the finest leather from around the world. I make boots one at a time to fit you, in your colors and in your style.
www.simpleshoemaking.com: "I primarily use and teach the 'stitchdown' shoemaking process, in which the bottom edge of the upper part of the shoe is turned out, then is cemented and stitched to the topsole. Finally, a rugged outdoor sole is cemented in place!"
www.skyridgedesigns.com: "SkyRidge Designs produces clothing for weddings, theatrical events, and re-enactment groups. We also produce costumes for Victorian, Renaissance, and Fantasy events."
www.sodhoppers.com: SodHoppers Custom Moccasins -- "Medieval-Reenactment-Renaissance-SCA-Western-LARP-NERO" and more - moccasins and boots
www.sofisstitches.com: Medieval garb and accoutrements; reproduction clothing from Spain, England, Flanders, and Germany.
www.theedragonlaire.com: A Highland Outfitter - Authentic Great Kilts / Celtic Garb for Men and Women / Quality Leather Goods
www.theinnerbailey.com: "We specialize in Medieval and Renaissance leather goods, with an occasional wink and nod toward the realm of fantasy"
www.tigertorreart.com: Tiger Torre Art - "hand-molded, hand-painted leather masks since 1996. Besides the masks, there are other leather goods to be seen here, such as pouches, wineskins, and costume and fantasy leather gear"
www.tobeapirate.com: Ahoy!! To Be A Pirate.com is a must stop for every pirate before going for his next high-sea adventure. Dressed in our range of authentic clothing & accessories, you don't even need a treasure map in hand to be a part of the pirate crew.
All our products are of superior quality & design & would be on the deck before you can say "Yo-ho-ho". Be it a buccaneer shirt or harem pants, poet blouse or pirate belt buckle, we would always exceed your expectations. With laudanum and gunpowder in his rum, let the burly pirate hastily hoist up the Pirate flag before his crew attacks an enemy ship.
www.ulfricleather.com: "Because your mug says a lot about you." -- "Maker of truly unique leather drinking vessels for the discriminating renaissance man and woman"
www.unicornleather.com: "Unicorn Kate has been doing leather work since 1956. Custom designed hand made products including wallets, checkbook cover, belts, purses, book covers, scripture cases, sword and knife scabbards, ax covers, dog collars and harnesses, coat of arms, etc."
www.velvetcloaks.com: "Whether you need these cloaks for renaissance festivals, a wedding, gathering, a ritual, gothic, to have a cloak like Harry Potter or just to be your magical self you have come to the right place! We also make Mardi Gras cloaks with the colors of Mardi Gras"
www.wendydrolma: We All Wear Masks - Extraordinary original masks, fine-art wearable masks come in three collections: Classic Collection, Unmask Collection, and Hide & Seek
www.wingsandroses.com: "For those of us who wish to return to a gentler and more romantic time, Wings and Roses presents custom made period costumes for everyday wear. These garments are all custom-made with luscious fabrics making for deliciously sensual wear"
Entertainers / Role Play & Re-enactment Groups
www.amtgardinc.com: "Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that is dedicated to the recreation of the Sword and Sorcery genre as well as educational aspects of both Medieval and Ancient cultures. Amtgard focuses largely on a Medieval-based combat system but also encompasses the arts and sciences of the time, in a friendly, social atmosphere"
www.boundingmain.com: Shanty Singers and Balladeers: Bounding Main is a crew of veteran environmental theater performers with the love of music and the sea in their blood. Performing together since 2003, they preserve the Elizabethan Sea Dog look in their costumes and gear, singing sea shanties and maritime ballads from 400 years ago through today. Bounding Main shows are filled with spirit, humor and harmony; their arrangements of traditional nautical music bring the listener into the world of pirates, adventure and romance.
www.chivalry.com/jollyrogers: The Jolly Rogers -- Pirate music for any occasion! "After 15 years performing together and five pirate-themed albums, The Jolly Rogers have proven that their authentic, crowd-pleasing sound is a rare treat for faire patrons and shanty-lovers everywhere" {Renaissance Magazine, Issue #56.}
www.duelists.com: " Performing for renaissance festivals, corporate events, and educational programs throughout the US and abroad, The Duelists match wit & witticism, combat & comedy for a completely original and comedic take on dueling and swordsmanship. The Duelists exciting and dynamic swordfighting and comedy shows use a variety of weapons—rapiers, daggers, longswords, axes, halberds, maces, flails, whips and more! The Duelists' shows are always totally original and unique shows that are high energy and extremely interactive. "
www.geocities.com/littlebeardthepirate/pg2: PirateComedy.com is the home of The ScallyWags Pirate Comedy Show. Performing at Renaissance Faires, Pirate Festivals, Conventions and Private Functions through out the mid west. One of the longest running pirate shows around we continue to grow. Please look around and to learn more and feel free to contact us.
www.hanlon-lees.com: Since 1979, America's Longest-Running Theatrical Jousting Company. Performances at faires throughout the United States. Headquarters in Luther, OK. For information, call 1-800-404-HERO (4376).
www.lordsandfools.com: Feast of Fools - Lords and Fools is a theatrical troupe specializing in medieval-themed productions that are "more hysterical than historical." In addition to our unforgettable Feast of Fools dinner show, we entertain for weddings, parties, fundraisers and corporate functions. -- New York based
www.medievalfantasiesco.com: Medieval Fantasies Company is your Full Service Resource for Medieval, Renaissance & Fantasy themed events, activities and merchandise! "Where Your Fantasies become Reality"
www.pyrates.com: The Pyrates Royale -- "Before Jack Sparrow, there were the Pyrates Royale." Creating music and mayhem since 1986. THE original singing pirate band."
www.scurvvydawgs.com: The Scurvvy Dawgs Pirate Comedy / Variety -- "The group was founded in 2004 in an effort to provide true entertainment and well, keep ourselves busy. All of us are true pirates at heart, our home port being that of Waukesha, WI. We are a variety act of sorts, bringing many things to the table when we perform. We tell a few fine pirate stories, do acrobatics, sword fighting, fire breathing, flaming weapons demonstrations (YES, I said flaming). A real black powder cannon, jokes, and much, much more.
www.thebrigands.com: The Brigands - Here Be Pirate Music and Songs for ye Entertainment. The Brigands be a musical minded group, performing songs, Sea Chantys and tunes, lore and fact, from the Golden Age of Piracy, 1650-1750
Faires, Festivals, Dinner Theatres
www.alexbay.org: Bill Johnston Pirate Days, Scenic View Park - Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, NY {click on the site's Events Calendar; the event takes place in August}
www.cainscrossing.org: Auburn Regional Park, Auburn, CA ... replicating a "merry olde English town in the year 1592"
www.camlann.org: Camlann Medieval Village - "a living history project of rural England set in the year 1376" - Carnation, WA
http://cmrf.org.ohio-state.edu/: Council for the Medieval and Renaissance Faire at The Ohio State University, Mirror Lake, South Oval and West Lawn areas, Columbus, OH
www.coloradocastle.com: Colorado Medieval Festival©, www.ColoradoCastle.com, Colorado Medieval Festival(c), is an exciting 3 day educational event devoted to “Knowledge through Re-creation” of the Middle Ages in this unique summer festival atmosphere through culinary delicacies, craft demonstrations, live combat entertainment, musical talent and exceptional shops! Festival attendees will delight in the antics of street performers, see live demonstrations of crafters creating works in much the same manner as done during the period, feast on culinary mixtures from the period, appease their ears with wonderful sounds from national and local talent, all while perusing regions most creative period crafters and medieval merchandise. In addition to live musical entertainment, Colorado Medieval Festival(c) will also feature a live competition going head to head for the kings favor and thy ladies honor. A portion of the net proceeds will benefit local artisans, crafters, performing arts groups and non-profits. Colorado’s only medieval festival runs each summer; see our website for details, dates and location.
www.downeastpiratedays.com: We are Maine's only celebration of the Golden Age of Piracy where you can fully immearse yourself in "pirattitude." On our grounds yer sure ta find rogues and scoundrels, ladies and wenches, all with a slight penchant for the piratical. And I'd wager a sure bet that some of them are ye next door neighbors. What's in store for you as ye wander our version of a Tortuga marketplace? Well, whether yer a lubber or got the luck of the albatross with ye, we've collected the best of the best, the rum of the rum if ye will, pirate performers and vendors from across New England to entertain and provide to your every need and desire.
www.eastkingdom.org: The East Kingdom of the SCA - West Windsor Lions Renaissance Faire, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ
www.faeriecon.com: A festival of music, art and imagination inspired by the realm of faerie
www.faerieworlds.com: Faerieworlds Festival: A weekend of music, art and imagination inspired by the realm of faerie, Secret House Winery, Veneta, OR
www.faire.org: Renaissance Faire of the Midlands, Westfair Fairgrounds, Council Bluffs, IA
www.faires.com: "Being an Extensive Guide to Renaissance Faires and Medieval Festivals and Pirates Around the World
www.festivalofthelion.com: "Even now we prepare, to make merry our faire!" A Medieval fantasy faire in the Village of Graftonshire, Grafton, MA
www.firstfolio.org: First Folio Shakespeare Festival, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oakbrook, IL
www.fishersrenfaire.com: Fishers Renaissance Faire at Conner Prairie Living History Museum, Fishers, IN -- "Come all ye Lords and Ladies and experience the Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I. There will be over 150 costumed characters, jousting, armed combat demonstrations, period music and dance, Shakespeare vignettes, roving comedy, swordplay, an SCA encampment with arts and crafts demonstrations, falconry, over 60 artisans and merchants, many food vendors, and a children's game area!"
www.freedominmotiontrc.org: Freedom in Motion Therapeutic Riding Center - link for the faire on bottom of page; Tri-County Fair Grounds, Bishop, CA
www.greensleeves.co.za: Greensleeves has entertained well over a million visitors from all over the world! Come and thrill to the songs, stories, and rollicking bawdy fun of the Baron and his Minstrels and join in the choruses. You’ll be addressed as Milord and Milady, entertained right royally. Call “Wench!” - the helpings are splendid and served with great ceremony - mouth-watering fare - all brought by Wenches and Lackeys in period costume, with a flourish of trumpets.
www.hisrev.org: History Revisited - We create the past for those who live today; El Chorro Regional Park, Kelseyville, CA
www.historic-arts.com: Historic Arts Presentation, home of the White Hart Renaissance Faire - "Your Gateway to the Past," Hartville, MO
www.historicalenrichmentsociety.org: North Carolina Renaissance Faire, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Heritage Village, Raleigh, NC - "Step Back in Time and History to the 16th century and enjoy sweet spring pleasures. Queen Elizabeth I and her court await, knights on horseback jousting, 7 stages of entertainment, Fairies and Pixies and much, much more!" also www.ncrenfaire.org
www.iowarenfest.com: Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O'Celts, Middle Amana Park, Amana Colonies - near Iowa City, IA
www.kingdomfestival.com: The Silver Kingdom's Renaissance Faire - A Renaissance Faire with Fantasy Flare, Ye Olde Commons, Charlton, MA
www.kingsfeast.com: The King's Feast - "Where the renaissance takes a left turn!" Pawtucket, RI -- Come and join the court as they "Welcome Home" Da King as he returns to a feast fit for, well...him!
www.kyshakes.org: Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Central Park, Old Louisville, KY
www.labyrinthmasquerade.com: A night of fantasy in the dreaming realms of Faerie and beyond the royal court of the Goblin King - Henry Fonda Theater, Los Angeles, CA
www.lakerenfaire.com: Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, Hickory Point Recreational Facility, Tavares, FL
www.larf.org: Louisana Renaissance Festival, 46468 River Road, Hammond, LA
www.lordsandfools.com: Lords & Fools Medieval Productions Medieval Faire at Beardslee Castle, Little Falls, NY
www.medievalfaire.com: Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace, 7 miles South of I-90 on State Route 534 near Geneva, OH
www.medievalfantasiesco.com: Medieval Fantasies Company is your Full Service Resource for Medieval, Renaissance & Fantasy themed events, activities and merchandise! "Where Your Fantasies become Reality"
www.medievaltimes.com: Dinner & Tournament. North America's #1 Dinner Attraction. "Set inside an 11th century-style castle, the royal tournament begins as you feast on a bountiful four-course meal. Then, cheer for brave knights on horseback competing in medieval games of skill, exciting sword battles and an authentic jousting tournament. It's an unforgettable evening for the entire family."
www.nebfaire.com: Nebraska Renaissance Faire & Medieval Pageant, Giles Castle, SW Omaha, NB
www.nhrenfaire.com: The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire & Samhain Celebration, Kingston, NH
www.parenfaire.com: Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire {Also host of the Celtic Fling and Highland Games} Manheim, PA
www.piratesdinneradventure.com: Pirates Dinner Adventure. Pirate's Dinner Adventure is a dinner show attraction that puts you and your family right in the middle of all of the swashbuckling action. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure is acclaimed as “the world’s most unique interactive dinner show.” Two locations - Orlando, FL and Buena Park, CA
www.piratesinparadise.com: 4 Days of Pure Piratical Escapades Celebrating Key West's Rich & Colorful Maritime Heritage - Key West, FL
www.pittsburghrenfest.com: There's a New Castle in Town! The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival & Craft Marketplace, 6 miles west of New Stanton, PA off I-70
www.renaissancefestival.com: Renaissance Festival is a community forum for all things related to renaissance faires, and one of, if not the, largest of it's kind. Included is a faire directory from the US and around the world, a calendar of faires, podcasts and wonderful discussions among friends.
www.renaissanceinfo.com: The Crossroads Group hosts the Koroneburg Festival in Corona, CA, the Palm Springs Renaissance Festival and the Cutthroats of Corona Pyrate Festival
www.renfair.com: Welcome to the World of Renaissance Entertainment Corporation, sponsors of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Southern California, the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Illinois and Wisconsin, the New York Renaissance Faire, and the Forest of Fear in New York.
www.rennfest.com: Maryland Renaissance Festival, Crownsville Rd, Crownsville, MD
www.roanokeisland.com: Elizabethan Tymes: A Country Fair {check the calendar of events in October}, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
www.royalfaires.com: Producer of the Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace and the Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace: "the greatest party since Camelot"
www.rustyswordproductions.com: Rusty Sword Productions, the fundraising production house for MS Moms Inc., produces several faires, including Festival of Fools (Rancho Cordova, CA), Renaissance Pumpkin Faire (Ione, CA) and the Willits Renaissance Festival (Willits, CA)
www.scotfest.com: Long Peaks Scottish and Irish Festival, Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park, CO
www.scotsfoothillshg.org: Scottish Clans of the South Foothills Highland Games & Festival, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC
www.sffaire.com: Golden Gate Renaissance Faire in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
www.shrewfaire.com: Shfewsbury Renaissance Faire - Teaching History through Faire Play, Kings Valley, OR
www.sshga.org: Seattle Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering, Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw, WA
www.stlrenfaire.com: Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire, "Travel back in time as you step into a beautifully wooded, 16th-century village, we call Petit Lyon!" Wentzville's Rotary Park, Wentzville, MO
www.thescrf.com: The Southern Connecticut Renaissance Faire - Hail and Well Met; Warsaw Park, Ansonia, CT
www.tnrenfest.com: Tennessee Renaissance Festival - 16th century England to the village of Covington Glen, 25 miles south of Nashville near Triune, TN
www.UMRF.net: Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire, Cedar City, UT
www.utahrenfest.com: Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire, 20 minutes north of Salt Lake City in Layton, UT
www.VARF.org: Virginia Renaissance Faire, Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania, VA
www.villagefaire.org: The Village Renaissance Faire - "Suspend Disbelief All Ye Who Enter" - Wrightstown, PA
www.wirenfaire.com: Wisconsin Renaissance Faire, "Enter the year 1346" - Chippewa Falls, WI
Faires and Festivals Outside the U.S.
www.abbeytournament.com: Abbey Medieval Festival, 45 minutes from Brisbane CBD off of Old Toorbul Point Road, Brisbane, Australia
www.joust.info: A Weekend of Mediaeval Mayhem, Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK
Hair and Hats
www.frenchbraidsbytwistedsisters.com: "The dangling twisted ropes that accent our braids are all done using only our clients' hair. Each one gives us the opportunity to design truly one-of-a-kind braids"
www.skyefyre.com: Headpieces - circlets, crowns & tiaras, headchains and headdresses
www.talltoad.net: Medieval and Renaissance hats since 1989; Headgear for the upwardly noble!
Herbs, Incense, Oils
www.greenhavensoaps.com: "Here you will find handcrafted soaps that are made using a combination of medieval wisdom and modern standards of purity. These superfatted soaps are made with such skin-loving ingredients as vegetable and plant oils, herbs, botanicals and essential oils"
www.kamala.com: Kamala Health & Beauty, Inc. - Purveyors of Herbs, Oils & Incense
www.ravensnestherbals.com: "Raven's Nest Herbals™ is a mail order, e-commerce and store-front supplier of herbs, spices & spice blends, teas, incense, essential & fragrance oils, soaps, henna, herbal bath products, Native American products, and Scottish Highland natural products"
www.thistleandmoon.com: "We believe, as did our ancestors, that it is the responsibility of each person to do what he or she can to better his or her own life, and that means the use of products gifted to us by Mother Earth. All our products are handcrafted in the ancient tradition"
Jewelry
www.bluemooncrystals.com: Blue Moon Crystals & Jewelry - Specializing in Arkansas clear quartz crystal, handcrafted jewelry & unique metaphysical items.
www.celticjewelry.com: Reflective Images - Our Contemporary Celtic jewelry, in 18K gold and sterling silver, is based on ancient Celtic knot work motifs
www.clipclocks.com: an original invention of Deanna A. Hubbard, the clever clocks allow one "to check the time and stay anachronistically correct"
www.dragont.com: Dragon Treasure's jewelry - "Jewelry creator, Robert Spickard uses the ancient and venerable lost wax process to create original designs and beautiful historic reproduction jewelry in sterling silver or bronze in Celtic, Viking, romantic, fantasy, Japanese, Chinese, mystical, and more"
www.firemountaingems.com: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads - Beads, Jewelry Supplies, Stringing Material, and lots of Designer fun!
www.innisfreedesigns.com: Innisfree Designs - "A Special Collection of Renaissance and Gothic Jewelry - Old Master-styled reproductions & "Mine Own" designs - Tudor, Celtic, Venetian, French Court & More"
www.jewelrybydaoud.com: Fyne, hand made jewelry with soul, available in gold, silver or platinum; imbued with symbology for marital success
www.mardigansmaile.com: Mardigan's Maile - Mardigan's Maile™ is noted for making our products using small rings. We strive to bring our customers a handcrafted, affordable, quality, wearable work of art made of the finest quality long lasting materials available. All of our products are designed and handcrafted by Mardigan's Maile™. We offer the best lifetime warranty in the Chainmaile industry.
www.martymagic.com: Marty Magic Original Jewelry and Sculpture. "I create new designs each year and still personally sculpt every original in wax. My designs are whimsical and encompass the natural world as well as the realm of fantasy and story books."
www.sblades.com: "Unusual gothic jewelry, belly dance wear, body chains, & renaissance chain mail"
www.strega2.com: Renaissance, medieval, Celtic, and Goddess jewelry adapted from historical styles
www.uniquecelticjewelry.com: Celtic Jewelry in Silver & Mammoth TuskA unique selection of Celtic jewelry in silver, and mammoth tusk, including rings, pendants, earrings and more. Also, Celtic tiaras
Mead
http://www.eurobrews.com/monty.html: Eurobrew's Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale -- "Now there’s a beer that combines two of your passions. Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale is a delicious beer that the Knights of the Round Table would have been proud of. It is brewed by the Black-sheep Brewery in Yorkshire, England since 1999 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Monty Python."
www.pirtlewinery.com: "Family-owned and operated since 1978, the Pirtle Winery produces superior quality wines with a great deal of character and individuality. Our winery is a popular destination for visitors to historic Weston, Missouri and provides a unique escape from everyday distractions"
Miscellaneous + Gifts for all Occasions
www.4crests.com: "The Largest & Oldest Heraldry / Family History Web StoreWe have over One Million family crests on file. If your Surname is not in our files, Order anyways and we will research it ..... You will only be charged if we find your Coat of Arms"
www.azuregreen.com: One of the largest sources for Metaphysical, Witchcraft, Pagan, Spell Crafts and New Age supplies.
www.dancingdragon.com: Over 300 unique gifts and collectibles for "rare, mysterious and whimsical dragons"
www.faerieglennj.com: Tate & Co. - Collectibles for the Imagination - products as The Faerie Glen, Dragonsite, Fairy Divas by Amy Brown, Butterfly Fairies, Celtic Tapestries, Syrens of the Sea, and more
www.featherfans.net: Fabulous feather hand fans; Renaissance feather fans and folding feather fans
www.havenpottery.com: “Haven Pottery is the home of traditional board games of handmade pottery, with a passion for the games in use in the medieval times. Each game board is an individual creation with carved and pressed designs, making them both tough enough for daily use and beautiful enough to decorate your wall. We welcome orders for customized game boards with your own symbols or initials.”
www.historicgames.com: MacGregor Historic Games and Rose and Pentagram Design; Period board, dice and card games and much more
www.historichobbies.com: Historic Hobbies -- "Our Business is History!" We sell books, art and collectibles about history. We have books, prints, toy soldiers and miniatures related to many historical subjects and periods, but especially Colonial America and the Medieval period. We are located in Hampton, Virginia.
www.lunarfazes.com: Lunar Fazes provides the extra special gift, uniquely handcrafted. Most of our items are wood based and our capes and cloth items all contain wool or leather. Some of our items are empowered which will help you with your spell work.
Renaissance, Pagan & Fantasy-From the pages of history, to the far reaches of one's imagination... including Castle Decor, Garb, Leather Masks, and much much more!
www.medievalknights.com: Everything for the re-enactor - armor, costumes, boots, jewelry, weapons, tapestry, and clothing
www.museumreplicas.com: Historically Accurate Battle-Ready Swords, Daggers, Axes and Helmets. Plus Shields, Jewelry, Period Clothing, Books & More
www.newlightlive.com: Newlight Psychic Medium - Clairvoyant Psychic, Tarot Reader ... "I believe that people come to me, just as Noah sent out the dove, needing the message of promise for the future. You cannot walk out into the darkness without the existence of light. When hope and faith are restored by the message, you feel reborn, refreshed and renewed. That is why I call my business Newlight."
www.oakappledesigns.co.uk: A unique and exclusive collection of reproduction Misericord carvings taken directly from original oak carvings found within the Cathedrals and Abbeys of England. These hand made items are a true piece of England's long and rich cultural history from the Medieval period. Dragons to the Green Man, Jousting Knights to Mythical Creatures, something for everyone.
www.palacegallery.net: "Palace Gallery offers Italian Renaissance Court Clothing, Gipsy Peddler Rapier Armor, Unique Fashion Accessories (feather fans, pomanders, fleafurs and rosaries), Reproduction Jewelry, Hats & Headwear, Purses & Pouches and Books."
www.revival.us: Footwear, clothing, pavilions, western martial arts, posters, etc
www.smoke-fire.com: Smoke & Fire Company - "Providing Goods for Living History Re-enactors ... Catalog of Colonial, Scottish, and Medieval Clothing, Patterns, Books, Historic Camp Gear, & Period Accoutrements"
www.thenamehut.com: The Name Hut is the most complete site on surnames, names and photo gifts is the web...It contains these 3 very different aspects: 1. Surname histories, coat of arms, Scottish clan badges 2. First Name Meanings with over 700 artistic backgrounds to choose from 3. Photo gifts with or without backgrounds
www.tradeshowpewter.com/wine_goblets_NEW.html: German Haus Gifts - We import pewter wine goblets, beer steins/glasses, and pewter collectibles from Germany. We specialize in items celebrating famous renaissance artists (such as Durer), famous German castles and vineyards, and the old world winemaking process.
www.underhillpavilions.com: Your destination for the finest handcrafted renaissance style pavilions and medieval and heraldic banners
www.wovenintyme.com: Woven In Tyme "specializes in medieval and renaissance tapestries at affordable prices. We have a variety of wall hangings, pillow covers and unfinished panels. Our collection includes styles from The Bayeux, The Lady and the Unicorn and many more"
Music
www.blackmoresnight.com: Ritchie Blackmore & Blackmore's Night - the Official Website. Rock 'n Roll frontman (Deep Purple / Rainbow) ventures into the Renaissance with vocalist / lyricist Candice Night and produces some tremendous music.
http://chivalry.com/: Chivalry Music specializes in promotion and marketing services for Irish, Scottish and American traditional folk musicians. At Chivalry Music, we believe in putting the power of success back in the hands of independent artists. Marketing, promotion, sales and distribution services don't require a contract with a major record company any more. You can 'work the web' and use the global Internet music community to promote your art and reach new audiences.
www.cooginstruments.com: Coog Instruments. Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind, Early American and Early European folk instruments based on historic originals.
www.darcynair.com: traditional and modern celtic music featuring hammered dulcimer and vocals with other strings and percussion
www.emuzeki.com: E Muzeki gathers traditional melodies from many different cultures to create a vast repertoire of rare and beautiful world music.
www.forestofthefae.com: Forest of the Fae - a new non-metal Sub-Label of Dark Symphonies which will be dedicated to Celtic, medieval, darkwave and all types of Faerie music.
www.geminisunrecords.com: Gemini Sun Records has established relationships with retailers and distributors around the world, and it is our goal to make our independent, uplifting music available for everyone to enjoy. Recent release = David Arkenstone's Myth and Legends
www.lisewinne.com: Lise Winne and the Spirites Consort -- Lise Winne is known in the Northeastern United States for her songwriting, guitar and angelic soprano vocals as well as her new twist on Renaissance music. Winne is also an accomplished visual artist and educator.
www.merrymischief.net: Merry Mischief - Music of Love & Lust. "Once upon a time there were two minstrels. One damsel fair of voice and full of spirit, and one dashing, strong (hey, odor isn't everything!) fellow who met through the fates and spun an acoustic act called "Merry Mischief"! (Which pretty much describes what we do....)"
www.nightwatchrecording.com: Nightwatch Recording "has specialized in capturing the music of the many Renaissance Festivals across the country, seeking to recreate the spirit of late medieval and renaissance repertoire."
www.sacredrites.com: A beautiful store in Flagstaff, AZ; items "from beautiful images of Gods and Goddesses to musical instruments like harps and drums and flutes with their power to take us immediately to higher realms"
www.swansandravens.com: White Swans, Black Ravens - Andrew Guy and Daniel Bouwman -- "White Swans Black Ravens is a collection of songs and ballads: traditional pieces as old as the 15th century, new arrangements of familiar ballads, and original songs written in the 21st century."
www.theharperandtheminstrel.com: "Celtic Harps, Flutes, Recorder, Low D Pennywhistle, Bowed Psaltery, Guitar and beautiful vocal harmonies will take you back in time! The Harper and the Minstrel are the husband/wife team of Jay and Abby Michaels."
www.victoriaschultz.com: "With a lineage that has been traced back to the MackIntosh castle in Inverness, Scotland, Victoria Lynn has returned to her heritage to specialize in the music of Ireland and Scotland. Traveling to Europe to train with the experts in Irish and Scottish harp, Victoria Lynn has been featured at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Resort, King Henry’s Feast, International Folk Harp Festivals, and toured with the Grammy Award Winning Irish Band “The Chieftains” as harp soloist in a tribute to Derek Bell."
www.woodlandmusic.net: Woodland is an original celtic-inspired music ensemble featuring the songwriting and harmonies of Emilio and Kelly Miller-Lopez
www.wyldefyre.com: "Wyldefyre brings to life the medieval fantasy of your imagination - Kings and Queens, brave knights and fearsome dragons, Lords and Ladies, maidens and sorcerers, mermaids, pyrates and sailing ships filled with a treasure trove of wonderous musical bounty."
Publications - Books, Mags
www.huntertaylor.com: Hunter Taylor's Insatiate Archer "calls on her own rich heritage as well as painstaking historical research to bring to life times of bloodstained reality and magical legend."
www.InnerTraditions.com: Our books celebrate the earth while seeding a new dream for humanity. Recent titles include An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar by James Wasserman and The Knights Templar in the Golden Age of Spain by Juan Garcia Atienza
www.unicorndialogues.com: by Charlotte D'Aigle -- "What is Dialogues with the Unicorn about? It does not involve fantasy or fiction but is based on truths that are as real to me as the natural world outside. This wisdom transcends all divisions of place, religions, politics and origin."
Travel
www.newfoundlandrealtyattractions.com: "Visit where Norse explorer Leif Eiriksson established a base camp named "Leifsbúðir" (Leif's Camp). Exhibits highlight the Viking lifestyle, artifacts, and the archaeological discovery of the site." Among Newfoundland's many historic sites.
Weddings, including Dresses
www.renaissanceandmedievalweddings.com: We Make Renaissance and Medieval Wedding Fantasies Come True! "We’ve been styling Renaissance and Medieval weddings for over 8 years. We’ve created this site to help you or your wedding coordinator find the proper accoutrements for a Renaissance or Medieval wedding."
www.stimpzillasumptuarylaw.com: Providing historically accurate custom court Renaissance dress to private clientele and the theatre. Specializing in costume of the Elizabethan, High Italian Renaissance and Renaissance eras
5 Facts of the Middle Ages
-- Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages, (Norman F. Kantor, general editor)
* Legend has it that Gregorian Chant was given (as divine inspiration from the Holy Spirit) to Pope Gregory I The Great during his reign in the late 6th century. It is characterized by marked simplicity - only one melodic line.
* The Council of Nicaea determined that Easter Sunday would fall on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox ... Easter Sunday can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25.
* The Bayeux Tapestry measures 230 feet in length by just under 20 inches in width; it depicts more than 70 scenes of the Norman Conquest of England.
* The term "shire" emerged in 8th century England as the common name for local government units and remained dominant until the Norman Conquest of the 11th century. {this is where the term "sherrif" comes from.}
* The War of the Roses gets its name from the emblems of the Houses of York & Lancaster, the two dynasties in question. The House of York = a white rose; The House of Lancaster = a red rose. The first battle is won by the Yorkists on May 22, 1455, and the decisive victory of Lancastrian Henry VII is August 22, 1485.
