The Ancient Art of Whacking People
The Ancient Art of Whacking People
(A blog from Damien Fegan, image from Abbey Museum Library)
You may be excused for thinking that combat at the festival…
Debut headline event - Hólmganga!
The Viking Holmgang
In modern times, in order to settle disagreements, we are accustomed to expensive court room battles that sometimes carry on for…
The do's and don'ts of feasting (Part I)
Today on Medieval Eye for the Modern Guy we look at the do’s and don’ts of feasting.
A few rules of thumb as you prepare yourself for the upcoming…
Swords - an introduction to sharp pointy things!
He who hath no sword,
(let him sell his garment and buy one. Luke 22:36)
No item in medieval history excites as much curiosity and misinformation…
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Everyone has to agree that the nobility and royalty had it good during the medieval era. After all,…
The Peacock Feast
A medieval feast can seem a bit strange to modern sensibilities. Food is served in removes, which are miniature multi course meals in their own right and…
Something for the Ladies!
There is something for every Lord and Lady at the Abbey Medieval Festival and this blog features a few special items designed to pique the female interest. …
Something for the Lords!
There is something for every Lord and Lady at the Abbey Medieval Festival BUT if ever there was a festival demonstrating male prowess, strength and survival…
