by Mistress Jorunn nic Lochlainn Introduction Many crafts were undertaken to create all the elements that make one pair of leather gloves of the 16th and 17th century Elizabethan court….
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…