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Exhibit Category: Experimental Archaeology

Combat Arts, Experimental Archaeology, Metalwork, Research,

The Art and Science of Throwing

by Gerald de Huntington July 13, 2020 22 Comments

Research into and experimentation with a thrown weapon that was designed to be used in combat situations: specifically a weapon that the Romans used in the 3rd – 5th centuries AD, called a plumbata.

Culinary, Experimental Archaeology, Research,

Reconstructing a Roman Dish: Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of “Beans, Another Way”

by Fina MacGrioghair July 11, 2020 14 Comments

An in-depth examination of a reconstruction of a Roman recipe.

My outfit at 12th Night 2020
Accessories, Bookbinding, Clothing, Clothing and Accessories, Embellished Objects, Experimental Archaeology, Fiber Arts, Knitting, Leatherwork, Paper Arts, Woodworking,

So Many Hobbies, So Little Time: Crafty Times with Claire

by Claire le Deyare July 10, 2020 6 Comments

A small selection of work I have done in various types, because I’m a squirrel and it’s too fun to stick to one hobby!

Experimental Archaeology, Research, Woodworking,

How I Spent My Spring Pandemic

by Alasdair Mac Roibeirt July 9, 2020 11 Comments

A sharing of some of the woodworking projects I have undertaken in the past year. Covering online classes, furniture making, and a walk through of bentwood boxes from log to finished box..

Alchemy, Experimental Archaeology, Fiber Arts, Research,

The Arts and Sciences of Isabella da Firenze

by Isabella da Firenze July 9, 2020 10 Comments

An overview of the various arts and sciences I research including alchemy, indigo dyeing, shibori, and linguistics

Culinary, Experimental Archaeology, Research,

Beekeeping Through the Ages

by Melissa Of Dalmatia July 8, 2020 14 Comments

An overview of beekeeping from antiquity through modern times. Looking at hive designs, tools, methods, myths and theories.

Alchemy, Embellished Objects, Embroidery, Experimental Archaeology, Fiber Arts, Textiles, Weaving,

Margaret Hamilton of Stirlingshire

by Margaret Hamilton of Stirlingshire July 7, 2020 16 Comments

A sample of wool cloth based on an extant textile excavated from Baynard’s Castle.
Embroidery in silk based on extant finds in the eras around the Song Dynasty.

Archery, Combat Arts, Experimental Archaeology, Research,

Practical Research into San Gong Chuangzi Nu, the Three Bow, Little Bed Crossbow

by Arqai Ne'urin July 6, 2020 19 Comments

San Gong Chuangzi Nu appears in a Song Dynasty document. There is a good bit of talk about it but no consensus as to how it worked. This project seeks to remedy that.

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Accessories Alchemy Archery Bookbinding Calligraphy Cartography Clothing Clothing and Accessories Combat Arts Creative Anachronisms Culinary Embellished Objects Embroidery Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Experimental Archaeology Fencing Fiber Arts Games and Pastimes Heraldry Historic Medicine Knitting Leatherwork Metalwork Music Painting and Illumination Paper Arts Performance Arts Pottery Research Scribal Arts Storytelling Textiles Weaving Woodworking

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