Music and Videos

Videos
	Masters of Defense: With How a Man Shall be Armyed This video traces the history of civilian swordsmanship in Europe between 1500 and 1800 with authentic action sequences. Recreating duels, street fights, and fencing, it also includes how a full suit of Elizabethan armour was put on piece by piece. $22.00
	The Renaissance The Renaissance was one of the most glorious periods in history. From the early 14th century to the late 16th century, it was a time filled with creativity, imagination, and curiosity. Shakespeare, Christopher Columbus, Michelangelo, and Ponce de Leon are some of the more famous people who made the Renaissance great. VHS. Running time approx. 50 min. $24.95
	The Middle Ages The Middle Ages were all about castles, knights in shining armor, witches, dungeons, cathedrals, gothic splendor, and of course, war. From about 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D., the Middle Ages spanned over a thousand years of history, and produced such notable events as the Crusades and the Plague. Find out how people lived during this very diverse and fascinating age. VHS. Running time approx. 50 min. $24.95
	Castles and Sieges Castles were built to fortify villages, towns, and cities for thousands of years. Find out some of the most ingenious methods used to outwit attackers, and learn how these structures required even more sophisticated methods of defense as the age of gunpowder greatly improved the strength of weapons used to besiege a castle. VHS. Running time 47 min. $15.00
	The Sword For thousands of years, the sword has been used as a symbol of power, honor, cruelty, bravery, loyalty, and justice to so many cultures and civilizations. Learn about the skills required to make and use this powerful weapon. VHS. Running time 47 min. $15.00
	Mail and Plate Armour The age of armour dawned as early tribal conflicts turned into organized warfare between the more sophisticated societies. Since then, the armourer has tried to provide an effective defense against a whole variety of weapons. Learn how armour is made, what forms of armour have proved most effective, and what limitations different types of armor may have. VHS. Running time 47 min. $15.00
	Slings and Spears First used for primitive hunting, these seemingly crude weapons have been so effective, that they are still in use today. Learn how slings and spears have evolved through the ages, and how man has used them for survival. VHS. Running time 47 min. $15.00
Music
	Renaissonics The music on this recording represents a variety of dance and instrumental music found in the 16th century from professionally choreographed Italian court dances to four-part arrangements of French dance tunes for listening or dancing. CD. $20.00
	Music for the Six Wives of Henry VIII Spanish, French, Italian, and English music - including many pieces from Henry VIII himself. Cheerful songs, dances, and reflective pieces give an impression of court life and the music that was made and composed there. CD. $20.00
	Music of the Middle Ages Instruments and voices explore the music of the past in songs, laments, and dances. Lots of color and variety evoke the medieval world of chivalry and romance. Most works are anonymous, and are taken from manuscripts of the period. CD. $20.00
	Tudor and Stuart Spirit From dancing to dreaming, this selection of music from Tudor and Stuart times encompasses the joys and sorrows of the age. Traditional country tunes as well as songs that express royal fortunes and misfortunes are included. CD. $20.00
	All the World's a Stage Music for William Shakespeare Music from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries composed for Shakespeare's plays or to celebrate his work. A wide range of instrumental sounds and some splendid singing create a fascinating programme of dynamic and cheerful English music, performed by one of Britain's leading ensembles. CD. $20.00
	A Garden of Music A mixture of songs of love and devotion. The music is taken from medieval manuscripts in museums and libraries from around the world. CD. $20.00
	Music for a Great Castle A collection of medieval and renaissance music for dancing, meditation, and feasting with trumpets, drums, flutes, harps, recorders, and lutes. CD. $20.00
	Flower of Chivalry Tranquil medieval music from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century featuring the Hilliard Ensemble. CD. $20.00

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