So some years ago I read a book called Confederates in the Attic
I pretty much came up with the idea that these reenactor people, while yes they are having fun, learning history, and channeling their ancestors, are by and large a wee bit off. (The book however is great and I recommend it).
Recently however I found this video which helped to explain another aspect of why one might wish to be a reenactor...and a Viking. Self realization without the violance...
Actually the preceding video popped up when I was watching Lois Swales's videos on youtube
I have been reading Helene's blog for a long time...she and her family do Viking Reenacting in Norway
Of course, I am interested in how fibers were made into yarn and fabric before the Industrial Revolution so I'm off to find a Viking Spindle on Etsy, perhaps here
I pretty much came up with the idea that these reenactor people, while yes they are having fun, learning history, and channeling their ancestors, are by and large a wee bit off. (The book however is great and I recommend it).
Recently however I found this video which helped to explain another aspect of why one might wish to be a reenactor...and a Viking. Self realization without the violance...
Actually the preceding video popped up when I was watching Lois Swales's videos on youtube
I have been reading Helene's blog for a long time...she and her family do Viking Reenacting in Norway
Of course, I am interested in how fibers were made into yarn and fabric before the Industrial Revolution so I'm off to find a Viking Spindle on Etsy, perhaps here
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