Some folks don’t feel that decapitating villains can be deemed sexy. Think again! Hollywood has proven otherwise time and time again when girls seeking revenge have pulled out their swords and knives from the decorated sheaths around their gorgeous waists! Isn’t that enough to drive any man mad? After all, intelligence, power, and good looks demand due respect and attention. … Read More
Lovers of swords and knives have been engaged in a battle that seems to reach back as far as our interest in all things that bash, slice, and dice. Which one is more effective: the terrifying sharpness and formidable strength of the Samurai swords, or the blunt force of the European longsword? First let’s take a look at both. Katana … Read More
A well choreographed sword fight scene doesn’t just stay on the screen, it explodes across your face drenching you in testosterone-filled awesomeness. Here are 5 of the most memorable sword fight scenes ever committed to film. 1. The Battle of Stirling – Braveheart (1995) Never has a movie scene displayed the brutal reality of a sword fight. Limbs fly, eyes … Read More
Hello Everyone, Here’s a little treat for you. A chance to see Orcrist in video. Hope you like the review.
I finally got to go to the Gasparilla Parade this year. I’ve visited Florida in January several times over the last few years but never had the opportunity to attend the event. So this year I made sure to bring my camera. It took me a little bit of time to learn how to remove the audio from the video … Read More
This is the final weekend of the 9th Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair. The fair runs from 9AM to 6PM this Saturday and Sunday November 17 & 18, 2012 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds come rain or shine. You’ll experience knights in shining armor, jousting, sword fighting, minstrels and belly dancers. Naturally you’ll be able to feast on giant turkey legs and … Read More
The New York Renaissance Faire is celebrating it’s 35th anniversary this year. The faire operates every Saturday and Sunday from August 4th until September 23, 2012 from 10AM to 7PM rain or shine. You’ll enjoy a variety of entertainment from musical groups & acrobats to magicians and pirates. Admission at the gate is $22 for teens and adults and $11 for children … Read More
The 26th annual Tucscon Celtic Festival and Highland Games begins this evening Friday Nov 2, 2012 and continues through Sunday Nov 4, 2012 at Rillito Raceway Park in Tucson Arizona. Friday night is Festival Pub Night from 6:00PM to 10:00 PM and admission is $8 per person but the first 50 people receive free admission. Saturday the festival gates are open from … Read More
The 11th Annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire takes place this weekend Friday Nov 2, 2012 through Sunday Nov 4, 2012 at the Hikory Point Recreation Facility of Tavares, Florida. The faire features jousting, fire-eaters, jugglers, pirates and more. Over 100 performers and 60 artisans join together to give you a taste of Medieval life in the 16th century. Admission is … Read More
Happy Halloween to everyone. For those in the northeast suffering the after effects of Sandy I hope that life will return to normal for you as soon as possible. May God bless and keep you in these times of trial. For everyone else I hope that you have a safe and enjoyable Halloween with no tricks and lots of treats. … Read More
The 13th Annual City of Farmington’s Renaissance Faire is taking place this weekend in Farmington, NM at the Rocky Reach Landing in Animas Park off Browning Parkway. Admission to this event is free and there is parking available for only $3.00. There will be lots of food, fun and entertainment. The faire is open on Saturday from 10AM to 7Pm … Read More
The days are growing shorter and the nights are getting colder. This always signals the end of renaissance faires and medieval festivals in the northern states. But there are a few weekends left to hang out and have fun. One example is the Ohio Renaissance Festival. The faire is still running this Saturday and Sunday October 13-14, 2012 and next … Read More