Early middle ages

The clothing styles of medieval Europe in the early Middle Ages (aka Dark Ages) did not change rapidly, and garments were plain but distinguished by fine fabrics.

The clothing styles of medieval Europe in the early Middle Ages (aka Dark Ages) did not change rapidly, and garments were plain but distinguished by fine fabrics.

Europe circa 500ad...good visual for Beowulf

Medieval- Referring to the Middle Ages in Europe or the period of history between ancient and modern times.

The armies of 1066 by the late great Richard Scollins

The most fundamental question of all in playing early music today is: how can the music be played to reflect historical practice? This is the first of three articles looking at historically-informe…

The medieval period stands out as one of the most fascinating eras, a time of knights and castles, kings and queens, and significant social, political, and cultural transformations. An integral thread woven into this fabric of history is fashion - a potent symbol of power, status, and identity in medieval society. In this article, we will explore the weird and wacky world of medieval fashion, a realm as complex and diverse as the period itself.Medieval fashion was more than just a practical…

King Christopher in a contemporary drawing

Fashion in 15th-century Europe was characterized by a series of extremes and extravagances, from the voluminous robes called houppelandes with their sweeping floor-length sleeves to the revealing doublets and hose of Renaissance Italy. Hats, hoods, and other headdresses assumed increasing importance, and were draped, jewelled, and feathered.