An oil based face whitener that would modernly be described as a foundation. This cream is similar to the Roman cream found in Southwark. It has a strong, thoroughly medieval scent that is not necessarily […]
Tag: 16 c
Bransle des Lavandieres
Hands-down my favorite of all the Arbeau bransles. Just complex enough to be truly satisfying, and still simple enough to let the dancers have fun with it. The ‘Washerwoman’s Bransle’ is one of the mimed […]
Bransle de Bourgogne
Also called the Burgundian Bransle (pronounced ‘brawl’). This simple dance makes a great addition to the SCA repertoire. It’s perfect for demos where you can get mundanes up and dancing an authentic 16th century French […]
European Hygiene Habits from the Middle Ages
The handout for my basic European hygiene class. This class covers hygiene practices for ALL GENDERS (male, female, everyone) who wished to live a life of courtesy.
Bransle Pinagay
An easy dance that can be surprisingly aerobic. As with many (most, all?) dances originating in 16th c France called a bransle (pronounced brawl for no discernible reason), Pinagay is a mixed bransle. This video […]