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Historical Re-EnactmentMegan McConnellArticlesThe Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 4 In part 4 of this series, Beth takes us on the road to an event. Original Piece or Faithful Copying? Should you only reproduce existing items, or should you produce your own item in period style? Re-enactors differ in the way in which they choose to make items they require. The Importance of Documentation Documentation is what re-enactors use to prove what they are doing is correct. But just what is it, and what is a good way of finding it? The re-enactment season is about to start. Have you got all your kit finished for this year? The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 3 This month, we look at some of the fun things that happen when it is too cold to do re-enactment. Experience that magic moment when the modern world disappears and you slip through time. Jonathan Thrasher is a World War II re-enactor. In this article, he tells us why he is a re-enactor and what he gets out of his hobby. History is written by the winners, yet re-enactors believe that all re-enactment must show both sides. However, being the "bad guy" can cause it's own problems. All Steamed Up - Railway Living History Trains exert a fascination for most people - but few realise that they are doing historical re-enactment when they restore and run old locos. A Knight to Remember - definately a great event! A recent feast I attended, A Knight to Remember, was one of the most enjoyable I have been at for some time. Here's why. The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 2 Follow re-enactor Beth Mitchell as she takes her first steps on the road to Historical Re-Enactment. Newcomers are the lifeblood of all groups - how to recruit them is always of importance. The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 1 A re-enactors view of being a re-enactor. This article has been written by Beth Mitchell and is the first in a 3 part series from her. Newcomers often feel left out when they first join a re-enactment group. There are things that both newcomers, and we oldtimers can do to help them to feel more a part of our community. Historical Re-Enactment and the Internet The Internet has caused historical re-enactment to take great strides in becoming a truly global hobby. It has it's bad points, but also has caused great increases in knowledge in the movement. Children and Re-Enactment don't necessarily mean problems. With a bit of planning, your children can enjoy your hobby with you. Safety - Is it more important than Authenticity? Safety and Authenticity are all to often seen as being mutually exclusive amongst re-enactors. It is important that the re-enactment movement changes this attitude before we are forced by legislation to change it. Persona is an important part of being a re-enactor. This article will give you some guidelines on creating your persona: and introduce you to my own persona. Historical Re-Enactment - A Learning Hobby A basic overview of the Historical Re-Enactment topic - and some good reasons for becoming a Historical Re-Enactor. |
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