Halloween Templar Wear
Posted by MRL on Oct 4th 2018
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...
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Halloween – The Origins
Posted by MRL on Sep 2nd 2018
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...
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Great Ideas for Men's Pirate Costumes
Posted by MRL on Jan 10th 2018
Guys, are you looking for more Halloween costume ideas? One of the timeless, tried and true outfits to consider is that of a dashing pirate! Museum Replicas collection of men's pirate costumes is certainly vast and ready to outfit the most prestigious captain to the lowest scalawag. One of the best reasons to put together a pirate costume this year is, that it doesn't have to be just for Halloween! The storybook pirate enjoys a lot more acceptanc...
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