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- A Feather Fan from 16th Century Mexico for the Pennsic 52 A&S War Point
by Doña Elvira de Luz In April, I had the honor of being chosen as Atlantia’s Arts & Sciences champion. While very exciting, it was also quite unexpected. Being relatively new on the A&S scene, I did not have anything that was ready for a serious competition. While thinking of an impressive, but doable project… - Known Dyes and those that are theoretically possible in the Renaissance
By Lady Isabella Mea Caterina D’Angelo My on-going project is looking at dyes in the 15th and 16th centuries throughout Europe. The dyes could be ones we 100% know were used, such as madder, or ones that are just theoretically possible based on items we know they had access to, such as purple cabbage. I’ve… - Recreating an effigy chocolate pot from Veracruz, Mexico
By Aíbinn of Roxbury Mill In May, the Shire of Roxbury Mill held our annual event, Skewered V. Our theme this year was Tenoch’s Table, a celebration of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. In my early research on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website I found a delightful turkey-shaped cup. This project is my attempt at recreating the… - The Historic Evolution of Beaded Netting
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold Work Embroidery] and in the current world I am known as a competitive Bead Embroidery specialist and am one of 200 participants world-wide that compete… - Materials of Construction for Beaded and Goldwork Aumônière
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold Work Embroidery] and in the current world I am known as a competitive Bead Embroidery specialist and am one of 200 participants world-wide that compete… - The Pelican Cap of a Lady, Maria Woeltzerin
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold Work Embroidery] and in the current world I am known as a competitive Bead Embroidery specialist and am one of 200 participants world-wide that compete… - European Oil Lamps from Prehistory through the Viking Age
By Eirik Gralókkr (Michael S. Matthews) Lamps that burned animal fat for illumination can be traced back to the Paleolithic, some 40,000 years ago (de Beaune & White, 1993). They represent an important advance in humanity’s technology, producing a controlled light source that could extend human activities into the evening and overnight hours of the… - Tempore Atlantia, 1000 – 1350 CE, Spring Crown Tournament 2025
by Baronesa Beatriz Alaures de la Oya The Tempore Atlantia is a contest to determine the best entry for one of four time periods. The contest time period rotates among: The contest is traditionally held three times a year at Kingdom 12th Night and Spring and Fall Crown Tournament. This Spring Crown Tournament saw entries… - Cultura Atlantia, Coronation of Abran and Anya II
by Baronesa Beatriz Aluares de la Oya, Kingdom Competitions Deputy 13th century Spain saw a golden age of scholarship and culture promoted by Alfonso X, and this reign’s Cultura Atlantia celebrated that age. Entrants were invited to put in pieces that reflected 13th Century Spanish culture or celebrated astrology and astronomy. This competition also was… - Missive From the Royal Baker
Greetings Loyal Readers, My name is Master Lochlainn hua Rigbarddain, the current Royal Baker. I was selected during the reign of Randall and Iul’iana. I entered two versions of marchpane for the competition. The first was a traditional version using almonds as the main ingredient and the second alternative version substituted sunflower seeds to make…
