The medieval era was the period of decency, and the renaissance age was the era of flamboyance. Both these periods are highly popular among a large number of people. The outfits of these eras have become part of the fashion trends in the recent times. The medieval costumes are full of diversities. They belong to distinct communities of the middle ages. The styles of the dresses vary depending upon the communities to which they belong. For instance, the dresses of farmers, peasants and the commoners Read more [...]
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The Dresses Which People Wear in Renaissance Festivals
September 4th, 2012 
admin The enthusiasm of renaissance festivals can be seen widely among the people of Europe and America. These festivals take us away from the modern times and steps up back to 16th century. A number of activities of the renaissance and medieval times can be witnessed in these fares, such as jousting, archery, storytelling, medieval music performances, shortened versions of dramas of Shakespeare, demonstrations of blacksmithing, knighting ceremonies and more. Apart from all, we can witness the participants Read more [...]
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No Comments »Knighting Ceremonies in Medieval Age and Their Demonstrations in Renaissance Festivals
August 27th, 2012 admin Knighthood was a prestigious position in the medieval and renaissance age. Knights were the high-class warriors, who had the special skills of warfare. Becoming a knight was thought to be a subject of esteem. In most of the cases, the children of nobles only used to become the knights. They had to serve the knight for the few years in order to become a warrior. These years were the training period for them. Thereafter, knighting ceremonies took place, in which some oaths have to be taken Read more [...]
Importance of Renaissance Festivals – Education and Entertainment
August 17th, 2012 admin The celebration of the renaissance festivals has gained huge popularity in America. Such festivals are celebrated in various cities every month. They have become the significant events because of the two prominent reasons. The first reason is entertainment. The festival undoubtedly provides a relief from the hectic lifestyle. On the other hand, it steps you back to the renaissance age and teaches you history in demonstrative way. In a nutshell, it is a perfect source of education and entertainment. Education: Read more [...]
Renaissance Festivals: Time Machine for Golden Age
July 31st, 2012 admin Do you want to travel back to renaissance age? Well, it is not possible literally until time machine is invented, but it is possible to make the atmosphere like the late medieval age. You really feel like stepping back in that golden era, if you the renaissance festivals. A number of activities, which used to take place during that period, can be witnessed in these fairs. Jousting: This activity contains fighting of horsemen/horsewomen. The horse riders hit on each other, like the medieval Read more [...]