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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Renaissance, Viking & Medieval Fantasy Fans Buying a Valentine’s Day gift for someone who loves Renaissance Faires, medieval fantasy, or Viking legends can feel tricky if you’re not “in the world” yourself. The good news is: you don’t need to know sword types or historical eras to choose something they’ll genuinely love. This guide is built for gift shoppers—partne...

When most people think of a medieval armory, images of swords and shields immediately come to mind. Yet the reality was far richer and more complex, shaped by evolving warfare, economics, and technology. Armories were not just storage rooms full of iconic blades; they were organized repositories of battlefield essentials: polearms, armor, siege tools, projectile weapons, defensive gear, and even early gunpowder weapons as the Middle Ages waned. L...

Historical reenactment is one of the most immersive ways to experience the past. Whether you’re stepping into a medieval encampment, a Viking raid, or a Renaissance fair, reenactment allows you to live history, not just study it. But for beginners, the learning curve can be steep, and a few common missteps can turn excitement into frustration. The good news? Nearly every experienced reenactor has made these same mistakes. Here’s a gui...