Last week I received a flurry of press releases about re-enactments and such at various Historic Scotland properties. Fort George will soon host the 'Colossal Celebration of the Centuries' with displays and presentations that range from Roman times to the 20th century, including a medieval encampment. At Dundonald Castle [1] a medieval day will see … Continue reading Re-enactments, Encampments and Interpretation
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Who’s living history?
Recently I attended a 'Medieval Phantasy Spectacle' in Germany. This is an evolution of what used to be medieval-inspired markets and events in towns and at heritage sites across Germany. The format has changed, and in fact it has become much more like the encampments one sees today in the UK, albeit without any claim … Continue reading Who’s living history?