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Clothing: a great communicator from the past

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:22:00 -0400

Classical Studies professor Kelly Olson believes clothing can help modern people understand what was important to people from the past, and has n almost limitless potential for communication and encapsulated cultural anxieties and values.”

[WES]Fletching Day and Garbecue

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:13:45 -0400

Start: 2008/08/16 - 12:00

End: 2008/08/16 - 20:00

Timezone: US/Mountain

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Fletching day with Garbecue

I will be hosting a day for the crafting of arrows for both target and combat archery. We will also have a garbecue and a showing of the Battle of Agincourt and the Longbow for those that are able to remain later. Come in garb and bring any arrows to be fletched.

Send me an email or pm if you would like the names of some of the places I obtain my archery supplies if you would like to bring your

Location:
Shire of Mountains Gate (El Dorado Hills, California)

Italian Renaissance garb exhibit in Washington, D.C. until July 31, 2008

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:27:28 -0400

The Italian Culture Institute in Washington will present Splendors of the Renaissance: Princely Attire in Italy until July 31, 2008. The exhibit is open by appointment only and I.D. is required.

Photos from La Promenade A&S Collegium 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:16:56 -0400

Hrefna reports that she has posted an album of photos taken by Master Kristoff at the A&S Collegium for La Promenade in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.

Inside a theater costume shop

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:02:43 -0400

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel takes online visitors inside a theater costume shop in a video called "Ever Wonder?"

Latest issue of Artes Draconis available online

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:34:07 -0400

Legio Draconis reports that the latest issue of Artes Draconis, the Arts and Sciences newsletter of the Middle Kingdom, is now available in PDF format online. The Spring A.S. XLIII issue's theme is "On Campaign."

"For Tent and Trade: Masterpieces of Turkmen Weaving" at San Francisco's de Young Museum

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:06 -0400

For Tent and Trade: Masterpieces of Turkmen Weaving, an exhibition of textile weaving by the Turkmen of Turkmenistan, northwest Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan will be at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young Museum through September 7, 2008.

Levantia

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:16:43 -0400

"Levantia is a site for the social history of the Roman Empire and Near East, roughly between the ninth and thirteenth centuries. It explores this especially by means of practical reconstruction and experimentation. It also includes discussion of the issues of historiographic method and representation in public contexts."visit Levantia

New Janet Arnold book to be released November 2008

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:10:06 -0400

Janet Arnold's Patterns of Fashion: Cut and Construction of Linen Shirts, Smocks, Neck and Headwear, Etc., C. 1540-1665 No. 4 has been scheduled for release in late fall of 2008.

The evolution of Roman garb

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:21:46 -0400

The textile and fashion website Fibre2fashion takes a look at the progression of Roman garb in a lengthy article. The piece analyzes the history of Roman clothing and textiles and discusses how it has influenced modern fashion. Includes references.

This season's fashion hit: gladiator sandals!

Sat, 17 May 2008 13:08:52 -0400

Gladiatrices and warrior-wannabes will find themselves in style this spring with new lines of sandals from designers such as Dolce & Gabbana based on Roman patterns. Derek McCormack of the National Post has the story. (photos)

Ealdormere's "Cloth of Gold" competition results

Wed, 7 May 2008 08:02:02 -0400

Maestra Nicolaa de Bracton of Leicester reports on the results of the Cloth of Gold Competition which took place April 12, 2008 in the Royal Citie of Eoforwic.

12th century "Hoodies" terrorized medieval London

Thu, 1 May 2008 07:30:32 -0400

According to historian Professor Robert Bartlett, youth gangs are nothing new. They existed in 12th century London and wore hooded garments which hid their identities during rampages.

Costuming sets the mood of historical films

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:49:10 -0400

An article by David Ansen in the March 6 Newsweek Magazine on the latest costume dramas deals with the HBO mini-series John Adams and how costume sets the mood for a project.

[GLE] Athenaeum

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:23:41 -0400

Start: 2008/04/18 - 18:00

End: 2008/04/20 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Central

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Athenaeum: an event in three tracts, Costuming, Accessories, Performing Arts

April 18-20, 2008

Hosted by Tor an Riogh
At the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, MS.

A&S Display for feedback and populace approval. & Laurel and Artisan Social hosted by the order of the Silver Lamp.

Goddess Tournament hosted by Company of St. Catherine’s please contact Duchess Mary Grace of Gatlin for more information.

Location:
Shire of Tor an Riogh (Utica, Mississippi)