How Two Medieval

We may have been putting this off for a while, but it's only fair to do a semi-closing episode to explain why H2M has not been releasing new episodes. In addition, Matt interviews Ari about his new project: Dinthwaite Village. Time Jaunt - the new show Medieval Village Kickstarter

Join Ari and Matt as they give an overview of the most popular ways of fighting in medieval themed contexts, both for educational and competitive purposes.  Show Notes: Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss some of the more sensitive topics of incorporating elements or entire impressions from other cultures.  Show Notes: Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the words we use to discuss historical concepts and items, how they change, and how to employ them to their best effect.  Show Notes:  Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Join Ari and Matt as they dig deeply into the use of inventories as part of constructing historical impressions.  Show Notes:  The medieval inventories of the Tower armouries 1320–1410 Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Listen as Ari and Matt discuss colors, their use, and their vibrancy in medieval clothing and how it can apply to your impression.  Show Notes:  Rosalie's Medieval Woman The Company of the Staple Ylva the Red Popula Urbanum Historic Enterprises Page on Motley Could be Worse Comic Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Join Matt as he gives some thoughts on personas in today's mini episode. 

Ari and Matt discuss some tips and guidance for both the newcomer approaching a new group as well as how groups can help integrate newer members.  Show Notes:  Well Actually song  As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music .

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss ways to understand and respond to a specific variety of challenging questions. As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music .

Join Ari and Matt as they remark on the elements which contribute to organizing a quality event.  As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music .

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss some of their favorite books related to the medieval era. 

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss reenactor burn out, specifically getting back in the groove as in person events begin to open up again.  As always, thank you to Paul Butler's Medieval Music .

Join Ari and Matt as they explore developing an impression of a hunter.  Show notes:  Exploring the Medieval Hunt St. Hubert’s Rangers The Forester’s Guild (SCA) Paul Butler's Medieval Music

In this episode Ari and Matt discuss their highlights of 2021 and what they're looking forward to in 2022.  Show Notes: Zach Evans Miss Joss (@missjoss) Roy Joksas  (@plikbajoris_rojus) Three Hot and Spicy Medieval Sauces Patreon Support for The Turnip of Terror Art of Armor Conference Paul Butler's Music

In this episode Ari and Matt discuss the vital issue of how to handle when an online order goes wrong.  Show Notes: Paul Butler's Music

In this episode Ari and Matt share their thoughts on sources, not just the types of them but also how to evaluate them and what their use can be.  Show Notes: Paul Butler's Music Medieval Resources

In this episode Ari and Matt share their thoughts on what makes for good “stocking stuffer” type small gifts for the medieval living history person in your life. Show Notes: Paul Butler's Music

In this episode Ari and Matt discuss the delicate topic of when imitation goes too far, whether or not it strays into the realm of copying, and how to to avoid some of the dangers of using other reenactors' work as inspiration. Show Notes: Paul Butler's Music

In this episode Ari and Matt review the medieval movie The Green Knight. Show Notes: Paul Butler's Music

Ari invites you in and gives you a view into some of his thoughts about DoK. 

In this episode Ari and Matt discuss things you should consider when buying your first (or fifteenth) sword. Show Notes: SWORDS video Paul Butler's Music

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the differences between Classical and Medieval impressions with their friend Ben of The Missouri Order of Moderately Civilized Knight Guys . We do briefly discuss white supremacy and coopted historical symbolism.  As always thanks to Paul Butler for allowing us the use of his music for our intro. 

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the errant living history community and the standards, or lack there of, which they share among them.  Show notes:  Days of Knights Deconstructing History La Belle Compagnie Josh Davis The SCA

On today's bonus episode join Matt as he takes you down some of his thoughts expanding on the ideas of personas. 

Join Ari and Matt as they talk to special guest Madeline Smith of the Actually Interesting History podcast about the insights anthropology can lend to the study of the past and by extension living history impressions.  Show Notes:  Madeleine Smith, Actually Interesting History   Instagram   Podcast RSS A special thanks to Paul Butler for allowing us to use his music.