Monthly Archives: October 2021
The Writer’s Guide to Shields
Posted on October 29, 2021 114 Comments
Today I will be covering some of the most common misconceptions of shields that I see in movies, TV shows, and books. Again, my focus is on medieval Europe since that is where most of my expertise is. If you want a guide to types of medieval shields, please visit my previous post here. As […]
The Writer’s Guide to Types of Shields
Posted on October 22, 2021 127 Comments
The shield is almost as iconic as the sword when it comes to fiction and legend. Just like the sword, since it is not a commonly encountered item, most modern writers are lacking in accurate information. There is unfortunately a lot of misinformation presented as fact. Today we will be looking at types of shields. […]
The Writer’s Guide to Victorian Clothing Myths
Posted on October 15, 2021 95 Comments
The corset tends to take the spotlight when it comes to misinformation about Victorian dress. But there are myths surrounding other articles of clothing that have been repeated in books, TV shows, and movies. If you are interested in corset myths, I suggest reading my two articles here and here. Hoop Skirts Were Solid Hoop […]
The Writer’s Guide to Corset Myths
Posted on October 8, 2021 19 Comments
Part 2 Today we are busting more corset myths. If you want to read Part 1, please go here. Passing Out The image of the swooning lady is one of the most lasting of the Victorian era. Were some women passing out because they had laced down too severely? I’m sure there were. I personally […]
The Writer’s Guide to Corset Myths
Posted on October 1, 2021 147 Comments
Part 1 When people find out I’m a historical reenactor and routinely wear a corset, I am asked several outlandish questions. Have I ever passed out? Have my organs moved? Isn’t that thing incredibly uncomfortable? I was told by a former coworker once that if anyone wears a corset, they will die. Obviously, there are […]
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