Resources
Archery
Arms & Armor
Historic Armor Links
SCA Armour Links
Tutorials
- Twelth to Fourteenth Century Armour: Monumental Effigy and Brass Timeline from The Medieval Combat Society
- Spanish Arms and Armour: Being a Historical and Descriptive Account of the Royal Armory of Madrid (full text via Google Books)
SCA Armour Links
- Anshelm Arms & Armor
- Bokalo's Armory
- Therion Arms - Swords, Weapons & Armor
Tutorials
- How To Make Leather Boot Covers (ArmorArchive) - pattern that Briog used to make his
- A Guide to Bartholomew's SCA Armor
- Looking Good on the SCA Field by Kenric FitzAlan
Combat Information
Historic Combat
SCA Combat
Markland Combat
- Carvings: ca. 1340-1345 - "soldiers at the Holy Sepulchre", Cathédrale, Strasbourg, Musée de l'Oeuvre Notre-Dame, Strasbourg, France
- The Chronicles of Froissart
- The Arte of Defense: A Manual on the use of the Rapier
- Book: A Record of European Armour & Arms Through Seven Centuries (5 volumes) by Sir Guy Francis Laking, available online & free downloading
SCA Combat
- Midrealm Historical and Instructional Videos
- Tutorial Videos
- Aethelmearc Appearance Requirements Explained written by Angus McClerie, posted here on 1/11/2010, goes into effect on 4/1/2010.
Markland Combat
- Markland Medieval Mercenary Melicia Homepage - http://www.markland.org/
Equestrian Activities within the SCA
- AEthelmearc Equestrian Yahoo Group - for those interested in equestrian activity within the SCA.
- Horse Barding Types & Styles in the Middle Ages - written by Gozen.
Fencing
- Historical Martial Arts Research - or HMA
- The Spanish Circle - An examination of the background & period use of the Spanish Circle a/k/a La Destreza
- Comprehension of Destreza- from the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA)
- Destreza (Spanish swordplay) - Choosing a weapon for the Spanish Tradition, on A Midsummer Night's Blog
- Caranza translation (from Bill Wilson) - Book of Jeronimo de Caranza, native of Sevill
- Destreza translation and research project - http://www.destreza.us/
SCA Fencing Guidelines & Specifications
- Aethelmearc Rapier Marshalls Handbook (2006) - the rules of Fence in Aethelmearc
Garb & Sewing Resources
Commercial Patterns
Fabric & Material Suppliers
Costuming References & Tutorials
- Folkwear Patterns - A few of these can work for SCA garb
- Period Patterns by Mediaeval Miscellanea -
- Reconstructing History -
Fabric & Material Suppliers
- Thorny Rose - varrying selection of dyed raw silk noil for as low as $6/yd
- CorsetMaking.com - eyelets, boning, corsetry patterns, trim, twill tape, h&e tape, etc
Costuming References & Tutorials
- The Costumer's Manifesto - A ton of compiled historical clothing links, sorted by period.
- La Cotte Simple (14-15th C.)
Hearth and Home
Camping Supplies
Castles
Food and Cooking
- Cover Me Tarps & Canopies - canvas tarps, canopy frames, etc.
Castles
Food and Cooking
- 17th C. English Recipes - period recipes for period chefs
Siege Weapons
- SCA Siege Engines Handbook (August 2006) - marshalling, authorization, engine types, ammo, inspection, operation & damage.
Thrown Weapons
Youth Specific Information
Miscellaneous
- Knights At Court by Aldo Scaglione
- Larsdatter.com - for lots of links on just about anything you can think of in the Middle Ages
- UnderArmour.com
- An Unofficial Glossary of SCA Terminology - This is GREAT if you encounter terms you don't know, or are unsure of.