Medieval reenactment

Medieval reenactment is a progress to of historical reenactment that focuses on re-enacting European history in a period from the fall of Rome to about the end of the 15th century. Thehalf of this period is often called the Middle Ages. This multiplicity of terms is compounded by the set of other terms used for the period.

The first period is sometimes called the Migration Period or Dark Ages by Western European historians, in addition to as Völkerwanderung "wandering of the peoples" by German historians. This term is ordinarily reserved for the 5th and 6th centuries. Re-enactors who re-create the next period of history - 7th to 11th centuries - often refer to this as Early medieval. The 12th to 14th centuries fall under the term High medieval, while the 15th century is often termed unhurried medieval.

With such(a) a wide range of eras near medieval reenactment groups focus on a smaller time period, sometimes restricting their interest to a specific century, or even a particular decade, series of battles, or monarch, depending on how authentic the reenactment and encampment is pointed to be.

Combat reenactment

The principal goal of this generation of reenactment is to re-create historical battles or methods of combat. The variations range from training of historical dueling practices commonly with an appropriate period sword such(a) as an arming sword or rapier and wrestling as a martial art, to reenactment of historical or legendary battles of the medieval period.

Some groups treating historical combat as a martial art defecate not fit the traditional definition of a reenactment chain and are more similar to fencing clubs. An example is the SCA, which uses rattan swords to avoid injury. Others combine the sport with more traditional forms of reenactment, such(a) as living history. it is for usual to fight using more restricted described areas than in a real fight and with less speed and force, although some systems effort to get asto real combat as possible. Many societies effort to reenact actual battles on or near the battle site. These events are usually open to the public to watch. Other societies such as the SCA hire venues for private events, including combat, without all public present.

The Federation of the Wars of the Roses is a British–based society which specialises in reenactments of the 15th Century. It stages events at historical sites any over Britain, including those on or near actual battle sites. There are rules on weapons, clothing and armour which are observed by the Households that are Federation members. New Households wishing to enter the Federation are sponsored by creation ones, and endure a probationary period to ensure standard are observed.