The MoAS is pleased to present ten Laurels' challenges as a part of Bloodfeud in the Danelaw! Participants may choose to enter as many challenges as they choose, although please keep in mind that physical space at the live event is limited. The goal of these challenges is to begin conversations between artisans and the... Continue Reading →
Guidelines for Online Display Entries
Please observe the following guidelines when submitting your work for on online display. Online display submissions should be directed to our online display deputy, Richard Heyworth, at moas.display@eastkingdom.org. You will need to submit: Display Information - Details of your entry to be shared on your entrant page (can be short or long). Must be in... Continue Reading →
Ābele Bierznix – Bell-Beaker Inspired Pot
Name: Ābele Bierznix (Emily Menzel)Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/%C4%80bele_Bierznix This bowl is a replica of bell-beaker culture (2800–1800 BC) pottery. The patterns etched on the surface are based on a Beaker found at Denton, Lincolnshire, Eng. (source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Beaker-folk) The shape is also meant to be based on that beaker, except the clay kept slumping, making the pot more... Continue Reading →
Solveig Bjarnardottir – Castrato Research Paper
Name: Solveig BjarnardottirWiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Solveig_Bjarnardottir This paper dives into the tragic history of the male vocalists which were named "Castrato". This paper encompasses the lifestyle, surgical intervention, treatment of the youth and their purpose. Paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HcP28WGBz-gDtfGl3JTtaR4M5FMTCPNc9sz_DIjerHs/edit?usp=sharing
Cecilia Pisano – Nettle Fibers
Name: Cecilia Pisano Here are some experiments in extracting, spinning and using nettle fibers to obtainfabric.There is little documentation of the use of nettle fiber in the Middle Ages,probably because few textile fragments have survived due to conservationdifficulties and many fragments studied could be attributed to linen since itscultivation is recognized and studied throughout Europe.It's... Continue Reading →