How Two Medieval

Not only do Ari and Matt share their initial thoughts on these two films based only on their trailers, but they spend sometime discussing the complicated relationship between the medieval living history community and medieval themed movies produced by Hollywood.  Show Notes:  The Could Be Worse comic referenced. Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Join Ari and Matt as they provide an overview of cooking at events or when camping, which generally involves cooking over an open flame. Also a shout out to Mike Baker and his new podcast Deconstructing History . Thank you Paul Butler's Medieval Music for permission to use his music in our intro.

Join Ari and Matt as they tackle the touchy subject of reenactorisms and how they proliferate through the community.  Thank you Paul Butler's Medieval Music for permission to use his music in our intro. 

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss their favorite events of the year: The Pilgrim Progress Challenge! They go into some of the work behind the scenes, as well as contrasting the evolution of the event from last year to this year, what went right, what can be improved upon, and a couple characteristic, charmingly roguish rabbit trails along the way. Paul Butler's Medieval Music

Join Ari and Matt as they talk to their special guest Andrew of Popula Urbanum and the Modern Medieval Man about his research into the urban culture of the high medieval. We discuss special considerations and terminology of the city, the realities of city life, and what one can really expect from the merchant class.  Show Notes:  Paul Butler's Music Andrew's YouTube Channel Popula Urbanu...

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the difficult realities and circumstances involved when introducing elements of an impression which are supported by only a few source materials, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for success.  Show Notes: Paul Butler's Music

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the equipment and status differences between the archers and the men at arms in English service during the high medieval period. They touch on some prevailing misconceptions, provide guidance, and tarry into thoroughly interesting, if only tangentially related topics as they meander through the subject. Et ils révèlent même pourquoi cette phrase particulière est é...

Join Ari and Matt as they talk about their ideas of what constitutes a mini event, how they differ from meetings or large events, and some considerations involved in any event big or small.  Show Notes:  Reenactors Insurance Pilgrim Progress Challenge Music by Paul Butler

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the benefits of generating a detailed backstory for your impression, when a backstory crosses over into the territory of creating a character and not a personal, and at what point backstory may have diminishing returns for one's living history experience. The intro music for this episode is an arrangement of a cantigas on citole by Paul Butler. His music and a cop...

In this mini episode Ari gives his thoughts on the specificity of impressions, and how they should (or rather shouldn't) necessarily interact with each other. 

Come join Ari and Matt as they discuss the various nuances and differences in approaching and executing martial and civilian living history impressions.  Mentioned in today's episode:  Exploring the medieval farmer Exploring the medieval hunt

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the Art of the Sword Conference both a few days before the event, and in the cathartic afterglow a week later. Sword Conference Recordings - Pilgrim Progress Challenge Homepage   The Turnip of Terror Facebook   History Live North East Facebook  The Turnip of Terror Instagram History Live Northeast Instagram 

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss the various ways in which people use justifications to incorporate elements into their impressions and whether or not they are always the best way to go about making these decisions. 

Join Ari and Matt as they discuss digital group activities and how forming online living history groups differ from creating in person ones.  The Swordsman Guild of Kansas City Archery Group Conversation on Facebook in the Medieval Soldiers group Armored Turnip Video Reenactment Rik's Video

In this episode Ari discusses his thoughts on embracing the new and empowering the next generation. 

Join your hosts as they reprise the concept of medieval camping and explore, instead of the survival basics, some of the methods of camping in the most artistic and comfortable of ways. Host: Ari, The Turnip of Teror Host: Matt, Executive Director of History Live North East  

Matt takes us along with him on a hike in cold weather to reflect on the conversation we had last week about tips for medieval clothing in cold weather. 

Ari and Matt discuss the unique considerations when wearing medieval clothing while doing outside activities, such as hiking or camping. Find more from Ari at The Turnip of Terror Find more from Matt at History Live North East

In their debut mini-episode Ari and Matt take a moment to share with you the gifts they received over the holidays, talk a bit about the future, and announce a new contest for those musically inclined!

Today we are joined by the good folk over at The Reenactor's Corner where we compare and contrast WWII reenactment and medieval reenactment.  Hosted by: Todd of the Black Spear and Ari, The Turnip Of Terror Also debuting a super special guest and incoming host Matt Blazek of History Live North East .

Ari and I take some time to answer a few question submitted by some listeners. We give our thoughts from selecting our periods to how we pack for an event. Thanks again to everyone listening, its been a fun project and we look forward to many more episodes. Todd of the Black Spear Ari, The Turnip Of Terror Toby's Harness Post Burnadette's Scammed Dress Video Mentions:  Ian Pursuing the Knight...

In this episode Ari and I discuss what are the essentials to camping at a weekend event. We share lessons learned on tents, equipment and resources that you will need to survive a medieval weekend. This is only part 1, as there is so much more to talk about. Sorry for the long delay, we hope to get cracking at more episodes on a regular basis. Cheers and keep on re-enacting! Host: Todd of the Blac...

We invite Matt Blazek to join us as we  discus how one can get involved with your local school system and more. Matt is the founder of "The Agincourt Soldier", a hand s on traveling history display. He travels around New England schools give hands on history seminars to 6-12th grades. Matt is also in the works on various other digital products with like minded people, to bring history to peop...

So how do I talk to the public at open events? Join Ari and I as we discuss interacting with the public and the benefits of public events. Does one assume the a role entirely and interact in 1st person? Do you take a 3rd person approach or possibly combine the two? Interacting with the public is very rewarding. You can even benefit by attracting other to your group. Sit back and enjoy. Host: Todd...

Living History isn't just for the guys. Join us as we invite Ann Asplund on the show to give her point of view on Women in living history. She is a 22 year veteran of living History and talented craftswoman. We discuss some of the hurtles a woman faces joining the hobby as well as ways to find your persona. Sorry for the long delay, hope to get back on schedule. Hope everyone is safe out there and...