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Dressing as a Knights Templar for Halloween may not be the most original idea, but that does not mean it is not unique. So, how do you go about assembling a Crusader knight's outfit? We'll get to that in a bit, but first, let's find out what those brave knights actually wore.During the first two Crusades, a knight would be dressed in mail (linked iron chains woven together) from head to toe, which provided protection against swords. Under this ar...

Halloween, as most of us know, is celebrated on October 31 every year. It's a time of costume parties, trick-or-treating and a whole lot of fun. But how and where did this wonderful festival originate? Is it an American tradition? Did it come from elsewhere? Let's take a closer look.Halloween originsTo know more about Halloween's origins, we have to go back 2000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated from sunset on October...

Want to really wow at your next big Halloween party? For the best looks and the most visual appeal hardly anything beats good steampunk. Whether designed as a rugged sky pirate or regal steam socialite, a steampunk costumes can cover the whole spectrum. It's a great choice for any age range as well! Ladies can dare to bare in leather corsets like the Leather Underbust Corset and stunning skirts such as the Engineer Skirt.You could...