Renaissance Faire News
August 25th, 2009As September and Labor Day approaches it once again becomes time for the Renaissance Faires around the country to gear up. I look forward to my trips to the nearest faire for me which is King Richards Faire. But I didn’t want to talk about the Faires themselves but about a magazine called Renaissance Magazine. It’s a pretty neat printed magazine - which is ironically, a bit anachronistic in this online world we live in. So, a magazine that caters to people interested in life of 300 years ago is published in a way that was popular ten years ago. 
They always have lots of interesting stuff in the Magazine and they are not just about Faires but about all kinds of medieval topics and subjects. Here is a sample of what is in their latest issue:
Werewolf Mythology
We delve into history to reveal how changing attitudes towards the wolf found their way into the growing legends of the werewolf. From its earliest roots, the werewold was a formidable beast, a potent combination of nature and witchcraft. By the early Middle Ages, the werewolf had emerged as a creature both feared and admired.
Information Arcanum: The Medieval Origins of Information Science
Not unlike the twenty-first century, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance were eras characterized by advances in society, governance, innovation, and technological progress, especially in the field of information science. From astronomy to the abacus and the astrolab, Renaissance Magazine examines overlooked advances in information technology.
Fairely Well Dressed: Pirates!
Get ready to hit the faires in style! We bring you four styles of pirate costumes: the Pirates’ Pirate, the Gentleman Pirate, the Scallywag, and the Pirate Queen. These outfits are variations based on authentic fashions of the time and can help any faire-goer create a memorable character.
Where the Canterbury Tales Come to Life
Second only to London, England’s best town for renaissance fans to experience history is Canterbury. We take you through the ancient Roman gates and along Canterbury’s cobblestone streets lined with taverns and shops like the Millers Arms, The Old Coach and Horse, The Three Nuns Hotel, The Moat Tea Rooms, and The Chaucer Bookshop.
Curses — Foiled Again!
From ancient times, people have sought ways to avoid (and inflict) misfortune. This short history of the evil eye, curse tablets, and protective charms will enable thee to curse thy neighbor and cover thine assets.
If you are interested in the Renaissance Faire News you can learn more about it on their website: Renaissance Magazine
