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An appropriate word to describe Ancient Greek clothing would be "minimalist." Clothes were typically rectangular in shape, rarely cut and worn in various ways with little or no sewing required. Women were responsible for making them and the clothes were usually crafted from linen, silk, and wool. The style and type of garment depended on the individual and the occasion. A chiton was the most basic type of tunic for Greek men. It was typically fas...

Being in the business of sword manufacture can lead to some interesting finds around the office. You can find miscellaneous weapons in different stages of production, sketches of marvelous new clothing designs as well as various baubles and medieval decor pieces. One of my favorites though has to be new books to read! Fantasies filled with swordplay and adventure! For many, it's were the journey all began. It wouldn't be fair to keep it all to my...

The day of romance we call Valentine's Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but also has origins in the Roman history. There are three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred (ouch), which the Catholic Church admits the holiday might be named after. One legend declares Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. It was at that time Emperor Claudius II deci...