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Guides
A practical guide to distinguishing medieval inspiration and historical reconstruction: dates, sources, patterns, layers, fabrics and closures, with examples and a check sheet.
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Collecting
Learn to interpret the crosses, the two knights, the seal inscription and the Templar banner. Distinguishes medieval documentation from current designs and readings.
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Shields
How to distinguish a lineage shield from a decorative reproduction, investigate its origin and give meaning to paintings and heraldic objects at home.
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Celts and Iberians
Discover what distinguishes the festivals of Ortigueira and Porto do Son from the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, and how to get closer to their history and current celebrations.
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Medieval history and culture
We share memories of our relationship with historical reenactors, photographs of Teruel, Cástulo and Italy and tips for getting to know a group before participating.
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Medieval accessories
Discover how skins were transformed into everyday objects during the Middle Ages, what distinguished leather from parchment, and how to interpret current reproductions.
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Films and series
An Egyptian wand, the medieval Merlin and the wands of cinema allow us to distinguish history, legend and fantasy design. Learn to interpret their references before creating your...
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Medieval accessories
Ideas to decorate a modern desk with pens, letter openers, bookends and medieval-inspired details. Learn to choose them according to their function and to distribute them without losing...
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Celts and Iberians
Iron Age bracelets retain clues about materials and techniques. Learn to interpret the findings and distinguish them from current designs.
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Character styling and cosplay
Quick ideas for choosing a Halloween mask, completing the character and making sure it is comfortable during the party.
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Swords
What the Weapons Regulations in Spain allow for knives, recreations, decorative imitations and collectible weapons. Differences between having, moving, carrying and using.
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Castles
What relationship does the Alcázar of Córdoba have with Game of Thrones and what were the real settings of the series in Córdoba and Seville.
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Helmets
What the preserved helmets reveal about their interiors and how to distinguish a cap, a lining and a suspension. A guide to interpret the reproductions and understand the...
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Decoration
Create your Halloween character with capes, gothic dresses, masks and accessories. Ideas to combine your wardrobe, coordinate as a group and decorate your party.
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Historical clothing
A method for investigating a female tunic outfit: delimiting its context, reading miniatures, contrasting preserved pieces, and recording recreation decisions.
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Historical firearms
A collector's guide to decorative replicas of Mauser C96, M1911 and compact pistols: differences in terminology, historical context, finishes, display and testing in Spain.
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Films and series
Learn the context of Conan and Thulsa Doom's daggers, distinguish collector's items from movie props, and learn to interpret their documentation.
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Knives
A guide to the Nepalese kukri: its history, relationship with the Gurkhas, the blade notch and its accessories. Learn to distinguish documented facts from legends.
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