The 'Men of Warwick' at Military through the Ages
in Jamestown, Virginia 1998
The 'Men of Warwick' at Military through the Ages
in Jamestown, Virginia 1998
| Living history is an attempt to give an impression to the viewer of what a period might have been like for those who lived in it. As living historians we attempt to be as accurate as possible but we are limited by the extent of centuries between the present and the past. To this purpose we engage in research and try document as much of the period as we can. |
| Living history can take many forms. Historical sites often employ professional reenactors that interact with visitors to demonstrate authentic activities and explain the how's and why's of the site. Other living historians portray military units from a particular time period. Most of the latter are independant of any single site. Our interest in living history is primarily with the medieval period (though not exclusively). |
| The primary goal of living history is education. This takes two forms: public and personal. Public education is often refered to as interpretation. We perform demos and make appearances at which we impart what we have learned to the interested public. Personal education is that which we gain along the way. This is not limited to historical facts, but includes how to create period items such as clothes, furniture, weapons and armor as well as how to prepare food. |
| Members of de Condotta have been involved in a number of living history encampments. Most recently some of us have been active in 15th Century living history. This began a few years ago with an encampment that gave an impression of Swiss Bernese troops during the Burgundian Wars. The last couple of years we have been involved in the Men of Warwick. This group recreates a band of troops from the household of Warwick during the Wars of the Roses. |
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