the medievalist

Your Medieval Weapon Based on Your Sign ⚔️

Are you a halberd or morning star? Longbow or flail?

Sep 26 •

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Catherine Mhloyi

How To "Ren Faire-ify" Your Wardrobe

We spoke with Atlanta-based Faire dwellers Rhea Callisto, shop clerk, and Anthony Scott, axe thrower, on all things Ren style and bringing the Middle…

Sep 12 •

You May Be a Serf, but at Least You Can Still Serve

Artist Rui Gao explores how the rise in medieval fashion aesthetics could be an act of political defiance.

Sep 9 •

The Great "Desaturation" of Medieval Fashion

When did Timothée Chalamet in The King, with his bowl cut, grey wardrobe, and penchant for rolling around in the mud, become the poster child for style…

Sep 3 •

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping Vintage Chainmail

So, where to buy great vintage chainmail? Viv Chen of The Molehill shares her expert tips for online sourcing.

Aug 27 •

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From Sword Fights to Orgasms: The Rise of Romantasy

“It’s no longer enough to escape into a small-town romance where somebody owns a cupcake shop, because you know that the tariffs are going to eff up…

Aug 26 •

Chivalry Is a Feast⚔️🥬

In Francky Knapp's photo series, aptly titled "Chivalry is a Feast," the artist reimagines chainmail and armor using plants. The brilliance of…

Aug 21 •

Feasting Like A Medieval Lord

This Medieval Feast cake has it all: giant proportions (for the era), butter AND eggs, sugar AND honey, spices, and gilded cherries.

Aug 20 •

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Screaming, Crying, Throwing up: The Medieval Art of Fandom

Since time immemorial, people have been screaming, crying, and throwing up over their faves. Today we swoon over anime characters, Lady Gaga, our K-Pop…

Aug 19 •

The Medievalist Is Here 👑⚔️

mixed feelings is making its first foray into print with the launch of The Medievalist, a limited-edition magazine exploring the cultural revival of…

Aug 15 •

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