4th of July (Independence day) Sale 2018
Posted by MRL on Jul 2nd 2018
Independence Day is just around the corner and we at Museum Replicas are here to celebrate with you by offering a 10% discount on orders over $50.00. So, start browsing our selection of swords, daggers and costumes covering periods and genres from Medieval, Viking, Renaissance and Pirate to Steampunk. Whether you're an avid swords collector or looking for that perfect ensemble for the next faire or cosplay - we have you covered. Also, don't forge...
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Some Myths and Interesting Facts about the Middle Ages
Posted by MRL on Jun 25th 2018
The Middle Ages are also called the Dark Ages. The "Dark" is not because the period was full of sorcery, witchcraft and bloodshed but because relatively very little is recorded of the era. This lack of documentation gave rise to a fertile ground for myths and legends that many still believe as real. Let's set the record straight on a few of them.One popular assumption is that medieval society comprised almost exclusively of three factions - the c...
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Medieval Dishes Similar to Contemporary Food
Posted by MRL on Jun 24th 2018
The medieval period has inspired a lot of contemporary dishes. The following are some variants of modern-day cuisine that were popular back in the day.A sweet and sour dish in the Middle Ages? Yes, it did exist. And no, we are not talking about the Chinese takeaway equivalent. A collection of culinary manuscripts from the 14th century called Curye on Inglish features a curious rabbit-inspired dish from medieval Europe. This sweet and sour rabbit...
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