Articles related to "Historical Re Enactment"



'Tis the Season
The re-enactment season is about to start. Have you got all your kit finished for this year?
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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.
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Being the Bad Guy
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.
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Children and Re-Enactment
Children and Re-Enactment don't necessarily mean problems. With a bit of planning, your children can enjoy your hobby with you.
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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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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.
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Hollywood, History and Historical Re-Enactment
A spate of "historical" movies always brings out the cringe in re-enactors. Why are they so bad? And what can we do to help make them better?
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How to Steward an Event - Part 4
In this - the final part of this series, I look at what you need to do at the event, and the aftermath. Take a deep breath .......
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Slipping Through Time
Experience that magic moment when the modern world disappears and you slip through time.
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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.
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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.
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The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 5
Beth Mitchell gives us an "in persona" look at an incident in 1813.
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World War II Re-enactment
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.
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Costumes for SCA and Renaissance Faires
Here are some costuming recommendations for historical re-enactment events such as Renaissance Faires and Society for Creative Anachronism.
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Historic Battle Re-Enactment Cancelled
Plans to re-enact the historic battle Plains of Abraham have been cancelled. The decison follows soverignist threats of protests and fears of violence.
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How to Steward an Event - Part 3: Money Matters
Budgeting is a vital part of your event. In this article, I show how to work out the minimum cost per person for the event, and look at some of the costs you will encounter.
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How to Steward an Event - Part 1; Basic Terms, and Planning
Events are the lifeblood of historical re-enactment groups, and the ability to run a good event is an art in itself. Take the first steps to learning how to Steward an event with this article.
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Newcomers and Re-Enactment
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.
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Recruiting Newcomers
Newcomers are the lifeblood of all groups - how to recruit them is always of importance.
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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.
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The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 4
In part 4 of this series, Beth takes us on the road to an event.
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Maison Saint Gabriel- The Oldest Montreal Farmhouse
The oldest Montreal Farm House is located in Pointe St Charles and is known as Maison Saint-Gabriel.
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The 1940's House - A History of Britain - Sister Wendy
The 1940's House on PBS - A History of Britain on the History Channel - Sister Wendy on DVD
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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.
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Museum Re-Design: Engaging the Public
Museums & galleries fight off financial uncertainty & cultural obsolescence with new community outreach programs, new exhibition styles and nonlinear displays.
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Recent viewing, Radio 7, Angus Deayton, new on BBC America
Capsule reviews of some recent viewing, the ups and downs of Angus Deayton, new BBC radio station
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John Thaw | Patricia Routledge | BlackAdder DVD | Celeb Castaway
Get well wishes for John Thaw, PBS and BBC America spotlight Patricia Routledge, Celebrity Castaway, Traffik, Quenn Victoria's Empire, BlackAdder DVD Review, Forthcoming mysteries
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What is Pharaonic Dance?
Once in a while the term "Pharaonic dance" comes up among Middle Eastern dance artists. Here's a view into what it means and where this dance style came from.
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