Dressing and Undressing your Character: Clothing in the Middle Ages
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How many layers did they wear? Women were sewn into their clothes, right? Did men wear pants? A survey of the clothes worn in northern Europe from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Topics to be covered include clothing styles, available materials, hats, underwear, shoes, socks, chastity belts, and work clothes.
Real Feasts: Menus and Entertainment from Medieval Cookbooks
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What were feasts like in the Middle Ages? Did they serve gruel? Turkey legs? How about whole roasted oxen? This seminar provides detailed descriptions of feasts taken directly from northern Europe in the 13th, 14th and 15th century. Subjects covered are foods served, table settings, manners, and the entertainment during the feast.