Medieval

The Strange but True Story of the Dancing Plague

Frau Troffea seemed normal enough.  She washed dishes, hung the laundry, and did a good bit of gossiping just like every other woman in Strasbourg in 1518. That is until the night of July 14th. Maybe it was something she…

The Days When Fashion Was Only for the Rich

In today’s world, the only thing that limits what you wear is the size of your wallet and the depth of your closet. Yet the freedom to dress how you please wasn’t always something you could take…

How Cumbersome was Medieval Armor?

The knight in shining armor. Whatever you might think of his social skills, you’ve got to admit; wearing all that gear had to be a tough gig. I mean really, how does a guy manage in all that metal…

Was Robin Hood Just a Story or Was He Real?

Robin Hood. It’s a name that immediately conjures up that spritely outlaw fighting for those laboring under the yoke of injustice. It sets our imagination off down wild woodland paths and into the thicket. It takes us where…

The Man Who Rebuilt King Arthur’s Castle

It’s May of the year 1233 and Richard, Earl of Cornwall, younger brother of King Henry III, is getting ready to purchase some land. In exchange for three manors, he will be the lucky owner of a small parcel…