Handmade lamb vellum, both tannin-soaked and not, dyed with handmade inks (iron gall and brazilwood). Name:Nichola Beese
9th Century Arabic Medicinal Jelly
A medicinal jelly from the 9th Century Aqrabadhin of al-Kindi by Abu Yusuf Ya’qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi.
Research Paper The Ethnohistory and Tracing of a Landrace Honey Cordial (Krupnik) This research paper aims to trace the origins of krupnik as a beverage to its medieval roots, beyond its purported creation by Benedictine Monks. The paper argues that … Continued
Lithuanian Honey Krupnik- a two version comparison of local and lithuanian honey, using rye spirit as the base to attempt a more historical version of the drink using the most common grain available in period, in the area. Name:Lord Cassiano … Continued
Cherry melomel (Fruited mead)
A period melomel made with cherries. Even though this mead is found throughout most of Northen Europe, it is commonly named “Vikings Blood” in the current era due to its color as well as having been shown to be imbibed or brewed in the Scandanavian regions. Due to covid and other airborne concerns, not made in period way!
Embroidered Book covers
A review of techniques used to reproduce embroidered book covers dating from 1583 and 1620.
Byzantine book binding model book
The plan is to create a book showing the book binding steps in uncovered layers, with written and photo documentation.
A 1470s Turret Headdress from France
A turret headdress, constructed from wire, buckram, wool, silk, and velvet.