The Medieval-Renaissance Directory
Academia / Research / Living History
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www.abdn.ac.uk/bestiary/: The Aberdeen Bestiary (Aberdeen University Library MS 24) is considered to be one of the best examples of its type. The manuscript, written and illuminated in England around 1200, is of added interest since it contains notes, sketches and other evidence of the way it was designed and executed.  The entire manuscript has been digitised using Photo-CD technology, thus creating a surrogate, while allowing greater access to the text itself.
www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~vandersp/Courses/texts/jordgeti.html: The Origin and Deeds of the Goths, translated by Charles C. Mierow.  {Under Print Preview, this text is 34 pages.}
http://alliteration.net/viking.htm: Viking Verse - an excellent source for exploring Viking Verse, styles, translantions
www.amtgardinc.com: "Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that is dedicated to the recreation of the Sword and Sorcery genre as well as educational aspects of both Medieval and Ancient cultures. Amtgard focuses largely on a Medieval-based combat system but also encompasses the arts and sciences of the time, in a friendly, social atmosphere"
http://archive.joan-of-arc.org/: An online collection of information, both general and scholary, on Joan of Arc
www.augsburg.edu/medievalstudies: Summer Camp at Augsburg College
http://bestiary.ca/: This web site deals with any and all aspects of the general topic "animals in the Middle Ages", though there is an emphasis on the manuscript tradition, particularly of the bestiaries, and mostly in western Europe. The subject is vast, so this a large site, with well over 3000 pages, and perhaps the best way to explore it is to just wander around.
http://bestoflegends.org/index.html: Paula Kate Marmor's site on the Legends of literature, from Beowulf and Robin Hood to some of Shakespeare's characters.  "This archive preserves The Best of Legends - links to primary source material, scholarship, essays, and historical surveys - romance, adventure, and panache."
www.bowdoin.edu/mongol-scrolls: The Scrolls of the Mongol Invasions of Japan web site has been an ongoing project investigating the use of technology for viewing ancient scrolls and documents. The effort has been led by Thomas Conlan, Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies and a leading expert on the scrolls and Educational Research and Development (ERD).
www.britainexpress.com/History/medieval_britain_index.htm: Britain Express - Medieval England - People, politics, warfare, and daily life
www.britishhistoryclub.com/marketplace/korb/index.html: British History Club - Your Front-row Seat to British History.  The British History Club is the best place for history enthusiasts, students, teachers, travelers and writers to access an ever-expanding online library of pdf files, images, articles and other premium content.  A yearly membership fee provides access to a wealth of information!
www.btinternet.com/%7Etimeref/index.htm: TimeRef Medieval History Timelines -- "Follow the history of Medieval Britain from the time of Alfred the Great, through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the Tudor Age. Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499AD. Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys and cathedrals in England, Scotland and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects.
www.bu.edu/law/seipp: Medieval English Legal History from Boston University.  This database indexes all year book reports printed in the chronological series for all years between 1268 and 1535, and many of the year book reports printed only in alphabetical abridgements. Of these reports, almost 6,000 from 1399 forward have been fully indexed and paraphrased
www.camelotintl.com/heritage/index.html: Camelot International -- "As people increasingly travel the world, and watch television images relayed around the globe in seconds, the planet has become a much more familiar place to us all. But how much do we know of it's history, and how it's nations have become what they are today? Camelot International's heritage section attempts to redress the balance and give you a glimpse of the heritage of Britain and Ireland."
www.castles-of-britain.com: Dedicated to the Study and Promotion of British Castles
www.ccel.org/g/gibbon/decline/volume1/chap34.htm: Chapter XXXIV of Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.  This chapter talks about Attila and the Huns.
www.chivalrynow.net/cymry/path/path.htm: The Companionship of Chivalry-Now recognizes the serious commitment, accomplishments and leadership qualities of certain of its members through the accolade of knighthood.  Members who are so recognized become part of the Council of Knights of Chivalry-Now, which is overseen by senior members of the Inner Council of Knights. They are considered Knights-Errant who have demonstrated both their understanding and commitment to CN principles that they are capable of representing our mutual Quest. In order to accept new members into the Council of Knights, a Path to Knighthood Program is now being offered.
www.coatofarms.com: The Premier Source for coat of Arms, Family Crests, Family Name Histories, Ancestry, Genealogy, and Personalized Surname Gifts!
http://digital.library.ucla.edu/immi/: "The Index of Medieval Medical Images project began in 1988 and aimed to describe and index the content of all medieval manuscript images (up to the year 1500) with medical components held in North American collections. The goal of this 2001 pilot project was to make a substantial sample of the images and descriptions available via a searchable database on the Web.
www.draconika.com/index.php: Welcome, traveler, to Draconika Dragons. This site contains a number of articles on dragon information, a community forum, and a gallery of dragon pictures. I hope you will find this to be the best dragon resource on the web.
www.electricscotland.com: Here you will find many thousands of web pages about Scotland and especially about the history of Scotland.  Should you be looking to trace your roots back to Scotland or indeed travel to Scotland then this is the place to find out more.
www.elizabethan.org: Life in the Elizabethan World filled with information about people, costumes, listerature, food, music, gardens, guilds, and more + fonts and period texts
http://epistolae.ccnmtl.columbia.edu/: Epistolæ is a collection of letters to and from women in the Middle Ages, from the 4th to the 13th century. The letters, written in Latin, are linked to the names of the women involved, with English translations and, where available, biographical sketches of the women and some description of the subject matter or the historic context of the letter.
www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/mefrm.htm: History through the Eyes of those Who Lived it.  This link takes you directly to the site's Medieval / Renaissance section.
www.farisles.org: The Far Isles Medieval Society - links with a wealth of scholary information on costumes, mail, armor, more
www.fleurdelis.com: Crests and Coats of Arms.  This is truly a magnificent site to learn about Crests and Coats of Arms, symbolism, terminology and so much more!  You can even order custom crests and coats of arms.  A wonderful learning site.
http://fornaldar.saga.en.xanax-prescription.be/en/Hrólf%20Kraki: a website for the Hrolf Kraki saga
www.gale.com/free_resources/glossary/: Thomson - Gale's free resource - Glossary of Literary Terms, many of which stem from and are about the Medieval - Renaissance Periods
www.godecookery.com/macabre/macabre.htm: Gode Cookery Presents Medieval Macabre - Supernatural and Fantastic Imagery of the Middle Ages -- "These illustrations of medieval Devils, Demons, Witches, & Monsters are from authentic period sources. There are no 20th century-inspired fantasy images in this collection, nor any modern art with a medieval theme - these are the true visions our medieval ancestors had of the preternatural, the supernatural, and the unwordly."
www.heroicage.org/: A Journal of Medieval Northwestern Europe
www.heorot.dk: Beowulf on Steorarume ... wonderful Beowulf information throughout this site, including maps, glossaries, genealogies, pictures
www.higgins.org: Higgins Armory Museum, located in Worcester, MA.  The Higgins Armory Museum is the only museum in the Western Hemisphere solely dedicated to arms and armor.
http://history.boisestate.edu/westciv/medieval/secondary.shtm: HWC Medieval Secondary Readings from Boise State University's "History of Western Civilization"
www.historylearningsite.co.uk/Year%207.htm: History Learning Site has divided its categories into two sections: Personalities & Events and Medieval Topics
http://historymedren.about.com/mlibrary.htm: Medieval History Subject Directory based at About.com
www.historynet.com: The HistoryNet.com is brought to you by the Weider History Group, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 1,200 articles originally published in our various magazines. If you are interested in a specific history subject, try searching our archives, you are bound to find something to pique your interest.
historyresource1@mac.com: Historical Resources Publishing
www.historyshots.com/index.cfm: We create high-quality information graphics that provide context to interesting subjects, time periods and events. Three of our graphics have won awards and have been recognized by the AIGA, the professional association for design. Most of our graphics are originals, created in collaboration with a graphic design firm. A few designs are reproductions of restored antique graphics.
http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/assignments/
beowulf/beowulf.html:  This is from a teacher's homepage; however, there's lots of excellent information on Beowulf and links for scholarly information as well.  There are also excellent ideas for teaching the epic poem here!
www.ldolphin.org/cooper/ch11.html: "Beowulf and the Creatures of Denmark" -- Chapter 11 of After the Flood by Bill Cooper
www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/: What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages?
www.lib.ed.ac.uk/about/bgallery/Gallery/researchcoll/
ireland.html: The Image of Irelande by John Derrick (London, 1581).  Like a strip cartoon, the plates tell the story of the subjugation of the Irish rebels by Sir Henry Sidney, Lord-Deputy of Ireland under Queen Elizabeth of England
www.library.phila.gov/medieval/: "The Free Library of Philadelphia has the Philadelphia area's largest collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts housed in the Rare Book Department on the third floor of the Central Library, 1901 Vine Street."
http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/glossary/index.html: Medieval Glossary and Terminology
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/ttp.html: The Turning the Pages project of the British Library "allows users to virtually 'turn' pages, zoom-in on high-quality digitised images and read or listen to notes explaining the beauty and significance of each page."  Many digitised images are from medieval documents.
http://www.loc.gov/index.html: Library of Congress
www.luminarium.org: This site combines several sites first created in 1996 to provide a starting point for students and enthusiasts of English Literature. Nothing replaces a quality library, but hopefully this site will help fill the needs of those who have not access to one.  [Luminarium is not affiliated with any institution or library; it is a privately-owned site with great scholarly materials.]
http://www.medievalhistory.net/liber.htm: A wonderful site with information on much of Medieval history
www.medieval-life.net/: Medieval Life "The Dark Ages. That's one of the terms used to describe nearly 1000 years of history-a history that is often hard to understand due to a lack of surviving documents, and often is clouded by myth and legends." 
www.medievalqueens.com: Medieval Queens - "Welcome to the medieval world and its queens. From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance, medieval Europe saw the structure of royalty ebb and flow across the land and with it, the role of women as queens shifted as well. " Find out much, much more in this fascinating site.
http://medievalstudies.ucsb.edu/researchlinks.html: This page on the UCSB website lists 13 other links from which to gather information about various Medieval topics
www.medievalworld.us/: Medieval World USA -- "This unique community is a complete permanent theme park dedicated to the re-creation of the 12th century, the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods spanning the 3rd through 14th centuries.  Historically accurate and authentically replicated in every detail.  A living history legacy to pass on for generations to come.  Located near Fort Collins, CO.
www.medtimes.org/: The Medieval Times - "News Spanning Three Millennia" ... not only news, trivia and entertainment from those making Medieval / Renaissance news today, but many educational sources of the history
http://members.aol.com/hywwebsite/private/joanofarc.html: This is a collection of information designed to present Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) as she was described in the historical documents. Site includes an overview of her life and trial, excerpts from the trial documents, letters, and other such manuscripts (either in translation and/or in the original Latin and French).
www.metmuseum.org/explore/Unicorn/unicorn_inside.htm: The Unicorn Tapestries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  "As early as the seventeenth century, the Unicorn Tapestries were documented as having been displayed as a group. Surely they were collected and exhibited together because together they illustrate the pursuit of the elusive unicorn so completely and in such astonishing detail, despite the likelihood that the seven individual hangings may come from two or more sets of tapestries. While its sacred and secular symbolism may not be as familiar to us today, we are still enchanted by the unicorn and its lore."
www.namami.org: National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture,Government of India. An ambitious project in its programme and mandate, the Mission seeks to unearth and preserve the vast manuscript wealth of India.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/domesday: The Domesday Book is among the many fascinating archives at the National Archives of UK.  Search the entire site!
www.nationalgallery.org.uk/: National Gallery of London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
www.nationaljousting.org: National Jousting Association - When most people think of jousting, they think of the medieval knights charging against one another for a fair maiden’s hand. What the King figured out early, was that he lost a lot of good knights to injury that way!  Today, jousting (or ring jousting) is a more recreational sport, yet the competitive spirit of the knights and maidens remains alive and well.
www.netserf.org/: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources
www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html: The Catholic Encyclopedia.  "The Catholic Encyclopedia, as its name implies, proposes to give its readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine."  People, events, art, literature, architecture, more
http://www.newyorkcarver.com/resources.htm: Medieval stone, art, architecture ... and the Middle Ages - great resource site
www.nls.uk/murthlyhours/index.html: The Murthly Hours is one of Scotland's great medieval treasures. Written and illuminated in Paris in the 1280s, it also contains full-page miniatures by English artists of the same period, and was one of the most richly decorated manuscripts in medieval Scotland. Medieval additions include probably the second oldest example of Gaelic written in Scotland.
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/aboutUs/nrc90/monalisa/explore_e.
html: Mona Lisa - A Scientific Examination by the National Research Council of Canada.  "Explore the results of the most extensive 3D ever conducted on Leonardo ds Vinci's most famous painting, and learn more about NRC's leading edge technology."
www.northvegr.org/lore/oldheathen/034.php: The Saga of Hrolf Kraki and his Champions
http://omacl.org/: Online Medieval and Classical Library
www.omnibusol.com: Dr. K. F. - lots of interesting information here on the ancient world
www.orkneyvikingtrail.com/: Orkney Viking Trail -- "Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings!  The Orkney Viking Trail brings alive centuries of Viking rule in the islands."  Wonderful information on a niche Viking topic.
www.oxforddnb.com: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - 55,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year  2003
http://home.pacbell.net/gpeterma/medieval.html: Resources on the Internet for Thy Medieval Period
www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_plague/: Secrets of the Dead: Case File - Mystery of the Black Death
www.pittstate.edu/engl/nichols/arthur.html: Arthurian Legends Illustrated - This information is from the home page of Dr. Kathleen Nichols, Professor of English, Pittsburg State University
www.portroyalprivateers.org: Port Royal Privateers - a club whose members share a passion for the history, adventure and romance of piracy in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries.  PRP is based in Southern California.
http://reactor-core.org/after-flood.html: After the Flood: The Early Post-Flood History of Europe, by Bill Cooper.  This is the full text, with chapters devoted to early Britains, Beowulf and more.
http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/: Realm of Venus -- Welcome to the Realm of Venus, a site about the clothing and accessories of the men and women of late Renaissance Italy, with a focus on sixteenth century Venice.
Whether you are a costumer in the SCA, theatre, film, or Renaissance Fairs, or if you are simply a lover of art or historical fashion, I hope you'll find inspiration on these pages.
www.shakespeareschurch.org: Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where the great bard was baptized and buried is an educational site about this historic church; it's also in need of extensive repairs.  Donations are accepted through its website.
www.si.edu: The Smithsonian Institute
www.sirclisto.com: Sir Clisto Seversword's Tome of Adventure and Knowledge - thousands of links proves an excellent resource for students, historians, re-enactors, and more
www.siue.edu/~ejoy/eng505BeowulfBlog.htm: ENG 505 at Southern Illinois University - a Blog of Beowulf, Cultural Memory and War
www.skell.org/index.htm: Exploring the Middle Ages - music, ballads, heraldry, medicine, and much more
www.soper-lane.co.uk: Soper Lane is a group of women who have studied the working lives of fifteenth century silkwomen.  The function of the group is to bring to life as accurately as possible the work of the 15th century English silkwomen.
http://special.lib.gla.ac.uk/exhibns/chaucer/works.html: The World of Chaucer.  The first great English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer lived in a turbulent period of war, plague, social revolt, religious heresy and murdered kings. But this society was also vibrant, creative and increasingly literate, a time of resurgence for the English language as a literary medium. The books and manuscripts of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries give us direct access to this vital culture. Whether workaday or gloriously illuminated, their pages offer fascinating glimpses of the late medieval world from which they came
www.taocomposition.com: Tao of Composition editing service: Internet's Premier Research Paper and Essay Editing / Proofreading Service
www.textilemuseum.org/PDFs/Worldwidetextilecollections.pdf: International Directory of Textile Collections
www.thomasmorestudies.org: "To promote the study of Thomas More, especially the contemporary implications of his statemanship in pursuit of peace."
www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/oldwrld/armies/huns.html: From the Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary, a quick study of the Huns.
www.uncoverthenet.com/dir/10975/1.php: Uncover the Net's Medieval Directory broken down by popular topics
www.utexas.edu/utpress/excerpts/exlehbeo.html#ex2: Beowulf - An Imitative Translation by Ruth P. M. Lehman, including the Table of Contents and an excerpt with some historical information
www.warsoftheroses.com: This site is dedicated to presenting history-related content in a clear and easy-to-use format without sacrificing on the quality and value of the material. I have tried to provide error-free content that is historically correct; if you see any errors or omissions please let me know.
http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/resource_medieval_lit.html: Dr. Wheeler's Medieval Literature Resources -- "This page contains a hotlist of exercises and educational materials on my webpages. They are geared for students of medieval literature. Items are listed in alphabetical order, so if you have an assignment in your syllabus, you can look for it by title. The materials include downloadable handouts and online materials as webpages."
www.whydah.com: Expedition Whydah -- "It's not what you find - it's what you find out."  In 1984, underwater explorer Barry Clifford and his Project Team discovered the site of the 1717 shipwreck of the Whydah off Cape Cod, the only verified pirate shipwreck ever discovered. For the past two decades, we have recovered and researched treasures from the Whydah, as well as from other sites connected to the history of piracy. Every shipwreck is a time-capsule, and each artifact tells a story. Over twenty years, we've collected a lot of pirate stories. To that end, this site is about pirate treasures lost and found -and about pirate mysteries solved and unsolved..."
www.wise.k12.va.us/dlp/English/beowolf.htm: Beowulf e-text by Charles Kennedy


Arms, Armor, Chainmail, Swords
www.ArmadilloArmory.com: Armadillo Armory & Collectibles, LLC www.ArmadilloArmory.com, has been serving the re-enactment community since 1999 with high quality armour and maille products at excellent retail prices and company orders at wholesale prices from our warehouse in Colorado.
www.BadgerBlades.com: Hand-crafted battle-ready swords, knives, daggers and implements of destruction
www.blackmountainarms.com: swords, boots, canes, knives, and much more
www.blackswanarmoury.com: "Our wide selection of softwood and hardwood swords and hardwood bows can be used to spark the imagination and creativity of children of all ages"
www.by-the-sword.com: Quality Reproductions -- "Fine Quality Reproductions for the Serious Collector and Re-enactor
We've been serving collectors and re-enactors since 1990 and been Online since 1995"
www.curiousantiquities.com: A Gallery specializing in ancient artifacts, swords, armour, and more - "Where the unique and unusual are unexpected!"
www.darkknightarmoury.com: "Dark Knight Armoury designs custom, hand-crafted legal SCA leather armor & LARP leather armour that will protect you in role-playing events or making you unique at a medieval fair."
www.gdfbglobal.com: High-quality, historically correct Armour, Maille Items, etc.
www.imperialweapons.com: Arms supplier to the Knights of the modern realm and Samurai Warriors of the world
www.mardigansmaile.com: Mardigan's Maile - Mardigan's Maile™ is noted for making our products using small rings.  We strive to bring our customers a handcrafted, affordable, quality, wearable work of art made of the finest quality long lasting materials available. All of our products are designed and handcrafted by Mardigan's Maile™.  We offer the best lifetime warranty in the Chainmaile industry.
www.medievalcollectibles.com: Fine Quality Medieval Swords and Renaissance Clothing
www.medievalmatters.com: Medieval Matters - Retailer of quality medieval and fantasy swords, knives, axes, shields, and helmets.
www.museumreplicas.com: Historically Accurate Battle-Ready Swords, Daggers, Axes and Helmets. Plus Shields, Jewelry, Period Clothing, Books & More
www.mwart.com: Medieval Weapon Art -- Take yourself back in time with quality medieval clothing.  "An thou wouldst play the part, Thou must dress the part!" Still don't know what to wear to the upcoming Ren Faire? Medieval Weapon Art offers the most beauteous and marvelous collection of medieval clothing and Celtic jewelry. Thou doth be most marvelous comely.
www.polishhussarsupply.com: Replica Polish armor, costumes and weaponry
www.realarmorofgod.com: Real Armor of God - Step back in time to relive the past and keep part of the olde world with you! Find a huge selection of historically designed items from the Medieval Ages, Roman and Renaissance Era. Specializing in quality swords, armor, custom painted shields, period clothing and unique accessories. Everything you need to complete your ensemble and more!
www.reliks.com: Swords and collectibles - functional swords, medieval weapons, armour, daggers, and Japanese swords
www.roscoinc.com: the largest manufacturer of American Made terminal tackle providing you with quality products since 1926
www.roushcustomwasters.com: ROUSH CUSTOM WASTERS was founded on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day), 2007. The first creation of our line of wooden training swords (also known as wasters) is a beautiful recreation of an Irish
medieval ring hilt sword engraved with images from the book of Kells.  Each sword in our line is carefully handcrafted by Mark Roush with many finishing touches by his wife, Bonnie.  All of our swords are carefully researched,  see our production photo of the live blade.  Unlike many flimsy and, therefore, dangerous wooden swords on the market, our swords are true to
the medieval standards for wasters and intended for hard combative training.  They are beautiful to behold and strong in battle.
www.silvermane.com: Roman to Renaissance swords, daggers, clothing, leather, jewelry
www.swordsandarmor.com: Medieval Swords and Armor - Medieval armor and weaponry replicas. Offerings include suits of armor, medieval swords, Scottish Claymores, Renaissance weaponry, chain mail, wearable armor. We also have a vast selection Japanese Katanas, medieval helmets and wearable SCA armour items. Fast shipping - Reliable , Secure Servers.
www.swordsofhonor.com: Immerse yourself in the current Middle Ages.
www.thecastlecourt.com: "You've discovered the Internet's favorite place for great prices and selection on quality medieval weaponry! We offer everything from medieval armor and medieval swords to battle ready swords and ninja swords" and chess sets
www.wildwolfforge.com: Chainmaille, Weapons, Armor + fine jewelry, historical ironwork, and custom wrought iron


Art
www.alfredom.com: Illuminated manuscripts - a treasure trove of masterpiece illuminations for your art projects
www.aradani.com: Aradani Studios, Home of the art of Michael and Paul Bielaczyc and Aradani Costuming
www.karlnestelberger.com: Fine art portraits specializing in period portraiture
www.myrastiles.com: Myra's Tiles - "Hand painted by Myra La Roue and framed in red oak by husband Mark. Myra uses European historic designs such as English Victorian, French, Medieval Italian, Ancient Celtic, German and more."
www.rampantliondesigns.com: Hand Rendered Artwork - Metal Shields, Framed Custom Prints
www.replicaprints.com: Allen Ye Printmaker's Renaissance Replica Prints
www.stolpinart.com: William R. Stolpin, Artist - Printmaker, also known as "William's Paper Markes"
www.wachsbrc.com: Wachs Brass Rubbing Centre, "Brass rubbings make dramatic wall hangings in any style of decor.  Framed in modern simplicity or antique opulence, they are eye catchers in any setting"
www.womenofthemyst.com: Enchanted Fantasy, Fairy, Myths, and Ethereal: Enchanting and empowering through art


Castles
www.castlefarms.com: Experience the Majesty at a Historic Castle
www.castlemagic.com: "A source for building medieval style dream castles, castle plans, castle designs, and castles for sale." -- solid stone, stone arched bridges, cathedrals, stone cottages, medieval villages ... since 1980
www.louisianacastle.com: Elegant Weddings and Receptions -- The Louisiana Castle is located at: 47168 Highway 10, Franklinton, LA 70438
It is located north of Lake Pontchartrain in Washington Parish
The phone number at The Castle is 985-839-9988
www.okcastle.com: The Castle of Muskogee, OK: Your Gateway to Another World
http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-24243: Castle for sale in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas!
http://visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=729702: North Carolina castle for sale!


Celtic
www.ancientcircles.com: Celtic designs and Spiritual symbols in fabric and jewelry. Tapestries, Cloaks, Medieval Dresses and Accessories, men’s Poet Shirts… all things ancient, symbolic,  magical, mythical,  renaissance, pagan, wiccan and celtic.
www.ardenwood-celtic-festival.com: Ardenwood Historic Farms, Fremont, CA
www.celticjewelry.com: Reflective Images - Our Contemporary Celtic jewelry, in 18K gold and sterling silver, is based on ancient Celtic knot work motifs
www.celticlady.com: Celtic Lady's Tattoo Art & Symbolism. Celtic and Fantasy artwork created for the tattoo artist; many include info on symbols, meanings & history. Plus Books, Jewelry, Computer Art, Fonts, & wedding ideas. 
www.celticweddingsongs.com: Celtic wedding music and songs
www.druidsdream.com: Druid's Dream - Discover Celtic Items of the Highest Quality at Druid's Dream
www.gaelsong.com: Celebrating the Celtic Imagination - wedding rings, capes, gifts
www.kelticnations.com: Discover the beauty of Celtic heritage - some of the finest Celtic jewelry including handmade Celtic wedding bands, original artwork by North American  artists, hand-crafted acoustic instruments and more
www.Kilts-n-Stuff.com: Historic Scottish & Irish Clothing and Accessories
www.raru.com: Everything for the perfect Celtic wedding


Clothing, Costuming, Fabrics, Leatherwork
www.agelessapparel.com: Custom made historical and romantic costumes for ALL shapes and sizes
www.alteryears.com: AlterYears for the Costumer offers historical, ethnic dance and specialty patterns, a vast collection of hard to find costume books, supplies and underpinnings. Our online catalog provides just a taste of what we have to offer, including our own popular AlterYears patterns .
www.ancientcircles.com: Celtic designs and Spiritual symbols in fabric and jewelry. Tapestries, Cloaks, Medieval Dresses and Accessories, men’s Poet Shirts… all things ancient, symbolic,  magical, mythical,  renaissance, pagan, wiccan and celtic.
www.angusharveykiltmaker.com: "Angus Harvey makes hand-crafted  Renaissance clothing for the highland man and woman. We also specialize in historically accurate 'wee' kilts from the 18th century through the Victorian era. For those inclined to wear a Great Kilt we have those, too. From ancient to modern we have what you need."
www.aradani.com: Aradani Studios, Home of the art of Michael and Paul Bielaczyc and Aradani Costuming
www.azacdesigns.com: Azrael's Accomplice Corsetry and Clothing
www.belleofthebay.com: Gowns, corsets, bodices, undergarments, accessories, and more
www.bigdaddygypsy.com: Fabric by the yard for the re-enactor. Period fabrics from silks to linen to wools.
www.briarpatchgarb.com: Briar Patch Garb - High quality, Handmade, Easy care garb for men, women and children.  600ad to 1600ad.  English to Middle Eastern and more.  We feature garb that is machine washable, attractive and comfortable.  Before Lady Kasinda puts scissors to fabric, it is machine washed and dried to make sure that it will not shrink or bleed. All garments feature fully finished edges to ensure durability.
www.carpatina.com: Carpatina - Carpatina manufactures Cloaks, Capes and other costumes for adults as well as a line of 18" Historical & Fantasy Dolls.
www.cloakmaker.com: Historically inspired clothing & more
www.continentalstitcherytrims.com: Jacquard, brocade, and woven trims at budget prices!
www.costumeholidayhouse.com: "Costume Holiday House, Inc. has been serving its customers since 1959. We pride ourselves on clean quality rental costumes at reasonable prices, complete line of purchase items including many hard to find items."
www.costumesintime.net: "We specialize in unique items, made individually and offered at very affordable prices. We give careful attention to every detail to ensure your satisfaction." Donna Duncan, professional costume maker
www.crimsongypsy.com: Fine Corsetry and Renaissance-Inspired Clothing
www.delilahsct.com: Delilah's Magickal Threads - and more!  Custom Sewing, Custom Chainmaille, Classes in Tarot
www.denverfabrics.com: 100% silk, wool, linen, & velvet
www.dragonflyhouse.net: Dragonfly House Historical Clothiers - Quality custom made historical and specialty clothing at a reasonable price.Pirate Wear, Ren Wear, Medieval, Cloaks, Corsets, Waist Cinchers, Bodices, Peasant Wear, Wedding, Middle Eastern, hear wear, accessories. For Women, men and children. Made of jacquards, brocade, damask, twill, 100% cotton fabrics, velvet, velveteen, etc.  Also: Hand crafted wooden ninny sticks. Painted or unpainted face!
www.dragont.com: Dragon’s Treasure – Our own design cloak clasps are cast in solid bronze & are sturdy enough to easily stand up to a heavy cloak.  We also make our own design solid brass bodice lacers.
www.dresslikeapirate.com: Dress Like a Pirate - Pirate, Gypsy, Wench  & Renaissance Re-enactment quality clothing costumes, jewelry, weapons, pewterware, gifts.  Find everything you need whether you are an SCA historical re-enactor, Civil War re-enactor or Renaissance Faire Player, Rock Star, Glamster, Gothster, & Parrot head.
www.ebaystores.com/RenaissanceFabrics: Renaissance and wedding fabrics
www.emporiumcustomleathers.com: Emporium Custom Leathers - Armor, Corsets, Armguards, much more!
www.enchantedcostumes.com: Fairy wings, wedding gowns and costumes
www.eQuilter.com: Fabric Ahoy!  eQuilter.com is your online fabric store for quilting, sewing and fashion, with OVER 20,000 Fabrics IN STOCK!
www.faireware.com: Men's Renaissance Garb - "Designs by Kate" include cloaks, capes, shirts, pants, doublets, robes, and more
www.falconrose.com: Falconrose - Fyne Leather Masks of the Renaissance and of Faery
www.farthingales.on.ca: Costumes & Corset Supplies - Mail order source for costume and corset supplies, tailoring and sewing supplies. We stock Period and historical costume patterns, fabrics, notions and findings. More specifically you will find corset bones, busks, coutil and corset lacing as well as references for building corsets, bustles, hoopskirts and fartingales
www.fashionsintime.com: Medieval, Renaissance and historically inspired attire since 1991.
www.folkwear.com: Folkwear patterns have been used by theatre and dance costumers, historic reenactors, art-to-wear aficionados, and anyone who enjoys dressing up
www.garbtheworld.com: We specialize in historic, fantasy, and religious costumes
http://www.geocities.com/fanladycynthia/: Camelot Enterprises - The Royal Fan Shoppe - "Got Feathers?"
www.geocities.com/imaginations_flight/: Men's, women's, and children's custom Renaissance, Medieval, and Fantasy Garb, Wedding Attire, and Costume
www.granndgarb.com: Grannd Garb Companies - Going to a Renaissance Fair? Victorian Tea? Perhaps an Old West gambling night? Our expanding collection of quality historic clothing and accessories pleasure.
www.hedgehoghandworks.com: Hedgehog Handworks takes pride in offering the finest supplies for needleworkers and costumers of all interests and levels of expertise, working in any time period. We carry an extensive selection of reference materials. We specialize in locating hard-to-find items.
www.intercontinentaltrims.com: Jacquard, brocade, and woven trims at budget prices!
www.geocities.com/kingsalmonclothier: King Salmon Clothier - Renaissance Clothes, a Frontiersmen Vest, Wedding Dresses, Cocktail Dresses, Evening Gowns, Christening Growns; all from clothier Jessica Salmon
www.kommandokilts.com: Kommando Kilts is your source for casual kilts, belts, footwear, sporrans and an ever growing list of accessories to complete your Scottish costume.
In addition to our casual kilts, we are now offering footwear and hosiery to compliment your wardrobe.
www.ladyrogue.com: "Lady Rogue Historical Clothiers provides you with high quality, affordable garments to suit your historical costuming needs."  
www.leatherlore.com: Leather Lore (A Heavy Leather Company): Bringing Hitory and Fantasy to Life - "Anything hand crafted is far more valuable than anything made by a machine. A hand crafted item contains not only the base ingredients but a part of someone's life, their psyche and their dreams."
www.medievalmoccasins.com: Specializing in Celtic & Renaissance Shoes, Boots, and Sandals
www.nativearth.com: All your footwear needs, fitting your period and style; specializing in custom boots.
www.oddbodkin.com: Odd Bodkin Renaissance Shop - "We are not re-sellers. We make all the costuming you will see in our shop in Ohio, unless otherwise noted on the product information pages"