Living History (Recreation/Living_History)
up Living HistoryLiving History is the reenactment of times past via the reproduction of daily living and the activities therein - including wars, games, faires, artisans, and first-person interpretations - through historic research, period garb, and the use of an era's common tools and objects. It is used as both a means of educating others and remembering the times in which our ancestors lived.Entriesreenactor.Net http://www.reenactor.net/ Extensive listing of historical societies, organizations, and associations. Articles on reenactment and an events calendar. Histrenact - The Historical Reenactment Web Site http://www.histrenact.co.uk/ Search engine and directory of the global historical reenactment community. Contains links to reenactment societies, trader details and other information for the global reenactment community. Lively Arts History Association (LAHA) http://www.lahacal.org/ Based in Southern California, LAHA fosters an understanding of history through the performing arts; programs include living history, lectures, concerts and vintage dance. Museum Village http://www.museumvillage.org/ Everyday village life of 150 years ago is made avid by knowledgeable interpreters demonstrating life in the 19th Century. Association of Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM) http://www.alhfam.org/ Organization for those involved in historical reenactment. Membership information, links, glossary and bibliography, employment postings, regional meetings, and board of directors. Re-Enacting Glossary http://www.historicgames.com/glossary.html A humorous and serious guide to the jargon of historical hobbyists. Reenactor's Webring Index http://www.historicgames.com/webring.html An index of Webrings specifically of interest to historical reenactors, Renaissance fair participants, "living history" museums, SCA members, or other historical hobbyists and professionals. SubcategoriesBy Historical Region By Time Period Subcategories in this section of Living History are those that do not fit under other Living History subcategories. Typically sites found here belong in By Topic Historical Impersonators Professional performers who present impersonations of actual historical persons and of fictional typical historical persons representing a specific Period for stage performances, educational Magazines and E-zines Society for Creative Anachronism SCA-relevant sites hosted by SCA members. Currently, most of these sites belong in the various subcategories under Kingdoms. Only certain sites will remain here in the top-level SCA category. Renaissance Faires Medieval and renaissance fairs, festivals, and craft shows. Suggestions are always welcome. Related categoriesBreton Adsavidigezh istorel a zo sevel adarre traoù an amzer tremenet en ur adskeudennañ buhez pemdezieg hag oberiantizoù an amzer-se (evel brezeloù, c'hoarioù, gouelioù pe artizanted) gant enklaskoù Czech Názorné přibližování každodenního života v nejrůznějších historických obdobích, se snahou o co největší možnou autenticitu. Dutch Het opvoeren "re-enactment" van historische gebeurtenissen. French L'histoire vivante consiste en la reconstitution du passé par la reproduction de la vie quotidienne et de tout ou partie de ses activités. Cela inclu la reconstitution de guerres, batailles, jeux, German Deutschsprachige Sites über das Nachspielen historischer Ereignisse, Bräuche und sozialer Verhältnisse. Italian Siti dedicati alle ricostruzioni storiche - rappresentazioni, parate, manifestazioni, associazioni e gruppi Lithuanian Gyvoji istorija (arba kitaip istorijos rekonstrukcija) - tai praeities imitavimas atkuriant praeities gyvenimo būdą ar veiklą - įskaitant karus, žaidimus, užsiėmimus, amatus ir t.t. Tai Norwegian I levende historie ønsker deltagerne å gjenskape en del av historien, ved å skaffe seg klesdrakt, utstyr og kunnskap om levevis før i tida. Foreninger som driver med levende historie tar gjerne Polish Katalog stron poświęconych zjawisku rekonstrukcji historycznych, inscenizacjom historycznym, grupom rekonstruującym wydarzenia, tradycje i kulturę Russian Живая история (Историческая реконструкция) — воссоздание материальной и духовной культуры той или иной Spanish Recreación histórica es la representación de los tiempos pasados a través de la recreación de la vida cotidiana y sus actividades, incluyendo guerras, juegos, y ferias, utilizando investigaciones Swedish Sysslar med något som brukar rubriceras reenactment, levande historia eller historiskt återskapande. De fokuserar på hantverk, de historiska konsterna och livsvillkoren samt gör detta för en History History, in brief, is the humanity which explains the human condition based on the chronological Museums and Sites Collections of ancient or historic buildings, either original or reconstructed on a site or linked sites presented to the public in Periods and Cultures For web-sites focusing on the archaeology of a specific period and/or culture. Shopping Retail suppliers of costumes, accessories, theatre props, and other such items as are commonly used by reenactors, Faire goers, and others interested in Living History style recreational activities. Neigbour categoriesAntiques An antique refers to any item of furniture, work of art or decorative object that is esteemed for its value due to its rarity, condition, utility or other unique feature. An item may be considered an Audio Recreation: Audio is a category that contains sites for the audio hobbyist and enthusiast. This is more about the technology, and not about music. Sites listed herein generally provided information, Autos Find various categories pertaining to automobiles. Aviation This category is intended for sites dealing with general aviation as a recreational, sporting pastime. The top level category is used only for sites that deal with all aspects of aviation. Sites Birding Sites dealing with birding - the hobby of observing wild birds. Birding includes the activities of finding birds, identifying birds, counting birds, photographing birds, making lists of bird species, Boating The Boating category of Recreation is intended for sites dealing with general boating as a recreational and leisure pastime. Sites are not listed directly under the Boating category, but should be Camps In its purest form, camp is a sustained experience which provides a creative, educational opportunity in group living in the outdoors. It utilizes trained leadership and the resources of the natural Climbing Sites of general climbing interest covering multiple climbing discplines. Collecting This category is about the activity of grouping together items that are related to one another by a finite group of criteria. (i.e. collecting) Items can be man made objects, like coins or stamps, or Directories Drugs Recreational drugs are drugs which are taken for pleasure, rather than for a medical purpose. Some drugs are sometimes prescribed by doctors for a medical reason and are also taken without Food Reserved for sites which detail the history, humor, etc., of food. Guns This top level category is only for sites offering very comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Guns. Sites covering Humor Jokes, gags, funny stories, and parodies, this category contains everything and anything intended to make you laugh. Kites This category is for sites about kites, kite flying, and kite design, and contains all sorts of non-commercial sites for people who enjoy kites as a hobby. It also links to Shopping, manufacturing, Knives This category includes individuals and groups who collect knives as a hobby, who make knives as a hobby, and who provide Models Recreation: Models is a group dedicated to model building, of all sorts. This includes scale models, model railroading, remote-controlled (R/C) craft, and any other models built for recreational or Motorcycles This category is for websites that emphasize the recreational side of motorcycling. Nudism Recreation: refreshment of strength and spirits after work; also : a means of refreshment or diversion Nudism: the practice of going nude especially in sexually mixed groups and during Outdoors This is where sites that cover all aspects of outdoor recreation are listed. Parties This category is for sites about parties and provides resources for those planning to have one. Pets The Pets category contains websites with information about the creatures that live with us as companion animals. The sites listed in Recreation/Pets are primarily informational in nature. The Picture Ratings Picture ratings sites typically allow visitors to view pictures and give a rating. The web site keeps tally of the ratings and the results are also displayed alongside the picture. Some Radio Sites covering multiple aspects of hobbyist and recreational radio use of amateur, shortwave, CB, and family two-way radios and scanners. Roads and Highways This category contains sites on all aspects of roads and highways that are of particular interest to road enthusiasts, Scouting Scouting is a world-wide non-formal educational movement for young people founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell. From its modest beginning at his experimental camp comprised of 22 youth held Theme Parks Traditionally, a theme park is a place to go to. Guests (customers) of a theme park attend in order to experience some element of recreation in a setting which is oriented around a motif or theme. Tobacco This category is for sites about the recreational use of tobacco. Note that there are other Trains and Railroads Non-commercial sites relating to full-size trains and railroads. Travel Recreation/Travel lists sites which: Engage in the business of travel, whether it be direct travel providers (airlines, hotels, etc.), tour operators, or travel agents. Such Whips This category is for sites about whips, their care, and how to crack a whip. (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks)
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