Class Handouts & Slidedecks
The Treasure of Guarrazar: Votive Crowns in Visigothic Iberia
Discovered near Toldeo, Spain in 1858, the Guarrazar Treasure is comprised of 26 votive crowns and gold crosses originally offered to the Catholic Church by the 7th century Visigothic kings of Spain.
Handout (pdf copy)
Handouts and Slidedecks for Pennsic 50 Classes
Introduction to Hispano-Flemish Men’s Clothing (compressed PDF)
Introduction to Hispano-Flemish Women’s Clothing (compressed PDF)
14th century Spanish Clothing
General overview of clothing for Christian, Jewish, and Moorish men and women.
The Reenactor’s Guide to 14th Century Spain
A very condensed and fast overview of the history of 14th century Iberia focusing on the major players in the Reconquista.
The Fair Flowers of Spanish Chivalry: El Cid to Don Quixote
What makes Spanish chivalry unique, and why do many scholars believe that the Iberian Peninsula played host to the most fervent exercise of chivalric ideals in all of Europe? Join Magistra Beatriz for an examination of the history of Spanish chivalry from its earliest roots in 10th century pilgrimage protection to the heights of the Reconquista, from El Cid and Amadis de Gaula to the Conquistadors and a brief moment with the man who "smiled chivalry away."
“All the people of the World are Humans: The Struggle for Indigenous Human Rights in Early Modern Spain
A fast introduction to the major figures, events, and philosophy of the first Western European indigenous human rights movement.
Slideshow. PDF copy.
No fear Documentation
A quick and easy introduction to creating documentation, presented as part of the Atlantian Persona Challenge series. February 26, 2022.
Female legal identity in medieval spain
This class will introduce students to the legal system of medieval Spain, the way in which women were delimited within the system, and how women used and subverted that system to create their own complex legal identities. Virtual Atlantian University, February 5, 2022.
The Devil’s Clergy: Demonology and Sorcery in medieval iberia
"The Devil's Clergy" is an introduction to demonology, sorcery, necromancy, and the grimoire tradition in medieval Iberia, with a specific focus on clerical activities and the theological arguments for and against sorceries. This class will contain images and discussion that some may find disturbing - attendee discretion is advised. Please feel free to contact the instructor ahead of time if you have questions about the materials. Virtual Atlantian University, February 5, 2022.
El Patronato Real: Faith and Imperialism in the “New World”
An overview of the legal and technological foundations for the conquest of the “New World,” and a brief look at the first Western European indigenous human rights movements. Huapahua: A Virtual New World Symposium. Barony of Marinus, May 15 2021.
Slideshow. PDF copy. Note: the original file size exceeded my upload limits, so this is a compressed version. Therefore, you may experience soe loss of quality, especially in the text.
Saints and silverware: Identifying Saints in Medieval and renaissance art
An introduction to medieval and Renaissance saints in artwork, focusing on spotting and identifying saint attributes to gain a deeper reading of the story of a painting. Tir-y-Don A&S Night, March 11 2021.
Slideshow. PDF copy. Note: the original file size exceeded my upload limits, so this is a compressed version. Therefore, you may experience soe loss of quality, especially in the text.
Women without a man: widowhood in pre-17th century spain
A fast overview of legal issues surrounding the status of widows in the early Spanish kingdoms.
An Overview of Spanish Women’s Headwear 13th-16th century
Virtual Atlantian University, February 2021.
she’s got the (hispano-Flemish) look
An overview of women’s clothing from the skin out. Virtual Atlantian University, June 2020.
introduction to hispano-flemish men’s clothing
An overview of men’s clothing from the skin out. Virtual Atlantian University, June 2020.
a survey of spanish sleeves
An overview of Hispano-Flemish sleeve styles from 1480-1530. Pennsic University class 2011.
knitting the spanish boneto : an exercise in experimental archaeology
Knitting and fulling wool caps. Atlantian University June 2012 and Pennsic University 2012.
no more naked noggins!
An overview of hats and headwear in Spain, 1480-1530. Atlantian University class, Fall 2013.
weird fashions of spain
A quick look at some odd Hispano-Flemish garments. Pennsic University 2011.
Display documentation
a 16th century spanish working class ensemble
Pennsic A&S display 2009.
an assortment of spanish hats for men
Men's hats made from knitted-and-fulled and woven-and-fulled wool. Atlantian Kingdom A&S 2012 display.
Chocolate
Late 16th c. Spanish chocolate. Kingdom of Atlantia A&S Persona Pentathlon 2009.
a spanish capirote for women
16th c. Spanish traveling hood. Kingdom of Atlantia A&S Persona Pentathlon 2009.
a spanish capotillo for women
16th c. Spanish traveling cloak. Kingdom of Atlantia A&S Persona Pentathlon 2009.
a spanish rostro
Late 16th c. face mask. Kingdom of Atlantia A&S Persona Pentathlon 2009.
soap for the hands
Later-period soap from the Manual de mujeres. Kingdom of Altlantia Persona Pentathlon 2009.