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	Ancient Arts Fellowship (Canberra, ACT, Australia) 400-1200 Demos, combat demos, crafts. We are a medieval reenactment group based in Canberra, Australia. We specialise in the re-creation of dark ages European society and combat. We aim to promote greater understanding of history, and to this end, give displays of medieval life and combat to schools, fetes, and the like. We also hold two or three dark age feasts each year, and support other medieval groups in their activities. We publish a semi-regular magazine called The Troubadour, and we're able to provide information useful to students, other medieval groups, and all those interested in history. One of the main attractions of the club for many new members is our medieval combat. We train our fighting members to fight safely using swords, axes, spears, and a variety of other medieval weapons. But fighting is not all there is to the club. We hold regular craft workshops where we make (and repair) armour and weapons, try dark ages recipes, sew costume, and re-create real dark ages objects such as furniture, ornaments and household items.
Northern Medieval Association (New York, Northeast USA) The Northern Medieval Association is a Living History Organization interested in researching and reconstructing aspects of the medieval time period. The period of interest is the 5th to 15th centuries spanning any culture group. The NMA is broken down into separate factions with each faction representing one culture spanning one century.
Markland Medieval Mercenary Militia (MidLant USA) 500 - 1500 AD, Europe. Includes the following living history units: Celtic, Viking, Saxon, Irish, Frankish & a Viking Longship group with replica ships. Theatrical fighting, fratricidal (rattan) fighting, crafts, culture & combat demos.
	Viking Longship Company (MidLant USA) The Longship Company, Ltd. is a non-profit educational organization devoted to increasing understanding and knowledge of the life, culture, technology, commerce, and exploration of the early northern European seafarers and those with whom they came into contact. Central to the activities of the Longship Company are authentic reconstructions of Viking era ships.
The Exiles (UK) The Exiles is a Martial Arts School based in London England with several study groups around the UK and Europe. We teach a workable and full martial curriculum to students that enables them to both fight just as those who were originally trained in our Arts and to a level that they could rely upon their skills to defend themselves in modern-day situations. To that end, members of the School aim to learn all of the skills involved in life or death combat, including: - Unarmed Striking and Grappling - Dagger attack and defence - Longsword in one and two hands - Poleaxe and Spear Weapons These skills are taught both in and out of armour. Our primary study is focused on the 600 year old historical work of Master Fiore dei Liberi. The martial system Fiore laid down is very no-nonsense in approach and the Exiles learn the Art with this mentality in practice. The system and techniques we practice from Fiore's work have been researched not only by members of our group for over 15 years but also by members of many other groups and societies, with whom we often work to further our common goal of studying European Martial Arts. Although it is a relatively recent development, this community of like-minded groups is growing rapidly, encompassing members from all areas of combat study and mainstream martial arts from across the world. Training with the Exiles can be as intense as a member wishes, lessons are structured and personal curriculums form the basis of progression through the art.
The Grey Company (Perth, Western Australia) The Grey Company is a group based in Perth, Western Australia, which puts on displays of historical reenactment focusing on the Dark Ages and Medieval times. Most of our displays are centred on the so-called Dark Ages of European History (600-1100AD). While our displays are primarily of weapons and combat, we are not a martial arts group, concentrating more on entertaining an audience than on the competitive use of weapons. Our 15th Century shows specialise in the War of the Roses when England was torn apart by a War of Succession, and we can perform in full plate armour or in our soft kit (particularly when the weather is hot). Dark Ages – Vikings, Celts, Saxons, Normans and Saracens. The main focus of the club, we’ve been doing this for over 25 years and we’re still the best at it. Sometimes the Vikings invade the Saxons, sometimes the wayward Celts stumble upon some venturing Normans, and sometimes they all gang up to travel south and beat up on some Saracens. We also do: -Swashbuckling Pirates -Highland fighting with Jacobites and English -The Crusades - Templars and Saracens -Gladiators Apart from entertaining, we also try to educate members of the public about life as it really was in days long past. Where possible we are happy to arrange displays for schools where children have the opportunity to see and feel items which they would otherwise only learn about from books. Most of the clothing, weapons and armour are made by members of the group. Finding out how to do this involves some of the members of the group in detailed research in areas of history, as well as the practical aspects of actually making items. To help with this we hold regular workshops primarily for the production of clothing and equipment including weapons and armour.
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) (USA, nearly worldwide) The SCA is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our "Known World" consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more. 600-1600 concentrating on Western Europe. Crafts, rattan fighting. Members form smaller units to do a specific time period in varying degrees of authenticity. See their main site to find a group in your area.
	Empire of Chivalry & Steel (USA) 800 - 1650 Europe. Arts & combat; culture & combat demos.
	Geforthian Strandi (USA) 850 - 1150 Regia Anglorum US site - Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Dane, Norse, Cymru, Viking and Norman living history.
	Hurstwic (Northeast USA) 900 - 1066 Their aim is to study and accurately re-create the life of the people living in northern Europe during the Viking Age. They are the first local group of Geforthian Strand, the North American branch of Regia Anglorum.
	Compagnia degli Arceri del Fiore d'Argento (Silver Flowers Archers Company) (Italy) Magyar, English, Italian, Turkish. Concentrating on bow/archery bow/archery demonstrations.
	Dahrg de Belne (UK) 950 Viking, Saxon.
	Black Raven (Russia?) 9th - 11th century Scandinavia & Russia. Site in Russian.
	Regia Anglorum (UK, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, USA) 950 - 1066 AD. Anglo-Saxon, Norman, Viking & Cymru.
	Frojel Gotlandica Viking Re-enactment Society (Victoria, Australia) Viking. Combat demos, crafts.
	IG Wolf (Germany) 1193, 3rd crusade. Living history. Germany. Site in German & English.
	Marca Brandenburgensis anno domini 1260 (Berlin, Germany) 1240 - 1270 - Living history group portraying everyday life in the 13th century in the Berlin-Brandenburg area (Marca brandenburgensis) under the reign of the Askanian Markgrafen Johann I and Otto III. Mostly in German, some English. Articles in German, photos under 'Galerie'.
	Compagnia de Peon (Italy) 13th c. Italian. Living history concentrating on the "common people", they typically portray town guards. Site in Italian & English.
	The Lion Rampant (UK) 13th-15thc. Steel combat demos.
	Paladins of Chivalry (UK) 1327-1422 - Hundred Year's War & Peasants' Revolt.
	Medieval Siege Society (UK) 1350-1490. Living history concentrating on siege camp.
	La Belle Compagnie (MidLant USA) 1337 - 1453 - Hundred Years War, English. Living history portrayal of a knight's military company and civilian household, concentrating on the year 1382.
	Golden Lions of England (UK) 1361 (Order of the Garter) and 1461 (King's Household). Steel combat demos.
	The Company of Chivalry (UK) 1370 England; "knights and soldiers of John of Gaunt". Living history, combat.
	Ye Companie of Yeomen Archers (Southwest coast USA) Concentrate on Wars of the Roses.
	Lord Thomas Stanley's Retinue (UK) 15th c. Wars of the Roses. Recreate 15th century life, emphasis on military living history.
	House of Bayard (UK) 15thc Wars of the Roses. Primarily battle reenacting.
	The Company of the Wolfe Argent (Northeast USA) 15th c. Burgundy. The Company of the Wolfe Argent is dedicated to portraying the members of the Second Chambre of the Third Escadre of the Tenth Company of the Ordonnances of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, their families, and the support personnel of the company. The company is known and represented by its violet standard with St. Julian the Hospitallar at the hoist.
	Wolfshead Bowmen (UK) 15th c. Combat demos, battle reenactment.
	Medieval Free Company (UK) 1400 - 1485 Wars of the Roses.
	Companie of Saynt George (Switzerland) 1460 - 1480 Usually Burgundian. Demos at museums and castles. The Companie of Saynt George is an historical reenactment group whose members agree to work together to recreate in the most faithful manner possible the costume, equipment, daily life and training of a small garrison or travelling company of artillery in camp, with their escorts, helpers, craftsmen and followers during the third quarter of the 15th century.
	Rosa Mundi Mediaeval Re-enactment Society (UK) 1475-1500. civilian & military living history.
	The Saint Ives Historical Society (California, USA) 16th c. Theatrical/historical reeenactment- Renaissance faires in California, USA.
	Calderon's Company (Florida, USA) 16thc. Spanish (Hernando de Soto) in La Florida (New World).
	I Conestabili del Finale (Italy ?) 1500-1534 Italy. Site is in Italian.
	Takeda Samurai (Germany) 16th century Japanese Samurai (Muromachi era). Military and civilian living history, Iaido (sword-fighting) presentation, Origami (paper- folding), & dances. Dusseldorf, Germany. Site in German & English.
	Landsknechte zu Brettheim (Germany) 1504 Landsknechts. Site in German.
	La Cinquedea/ Company of Sant'eustachio (Italy) 1515-1530 Italian mercenary company (Wars of Italy). Site in Italian.
	The Tudor Group (UK) 1560 - 1603 England.
	Living History Archers Club (Michigan & Midwest) The Living History Archers Club portrays the martial archer from 2700 B.C. to 1800 A.D. We are an historical reenactment and competition club as well as a primitive and traditional archery group. We conduct archery tournaments and gatherings for both the primitive and traditional shooter (no compounds). For clarification purposes, we divide the time periods as follow; Ancient [2700 B.C. - 700 A.D.] Medieval [701 A.D. - 1700 A.D.] Native American [1500 A.D. - 1800 A.D.]
Ravensborg Vikings (MidWest USA) Ravensborg is a viking/dark age living history site in the form of a viking hill-fort. Members of several different viking age groups from all over North America and the UK use this site to gather for immersion living history. We continue to build onto the site. Our goal is to be able to come together for feasting, fighting, and camaraderie with others that share our love of Northern European History in the years 750 to 1100 AD. Generally all of our groups participate in "live steel combat", meaning we fight competitively in non-scripted battles using rebated steel weapons. Participation in this combat is not a requirement for membership or attendance. It is just something that most of us enjoy doing. The fighting method used is most often referred to as "the fives" for the most common offensive combat moves used, but each group has adapted this system to their own preferences. We have found that as all the groups have the same basic system they mesh well when we do mass combat demonstrations here at Ravensborg. Our "authenticity" standards for kit (clothing and accouterments) is set by individual groups, but generally parallels the kit standards set by the "Vikings UK". We are not a fantasy viking group and don't accept such nonsense as horned helmets, fur vests, etc. Our set Ravensborg standard is for folks to wear the best kit they have and to have a willingness to make it better for the next visit. This has worked out well for us thus far. Here at Ravensborg we have two annual events (other events may be scheduled by request of individual groups including those that are not as history oriented as we are). "Return of the Sun" is in April and the "Return of the Dead" is in October. For more information on our events or to see our galleries and videos please see our web page. Lastly, viking age reenactors are welcome to attend our events whether or not they are members of a group or attending as individuals. All are welcome to attend with no site or usage fees. Attendance is free. The following is a list of links to some of the groups that have attended our past events for those that might be interested in finding a group near them; Midwest US; Texas; The groups of the Vikings Vineland (North America); The Vikings! (Europe); These sites will also give you their individual membership requirements as well as some handy guides for making your own kit. If you need additional information please feel free to contact me personally from the "contact us" page of the Ravensborg site. Sam (Guran) <www.ravensborg.org>
	Víkingarnir úr Mikillvötnumum (Michigan, USA) We are Vikings of the Great Lakes, a Michigan-based group of Dark Ages enthusiasts. Not quite at the authenticity level of the UK/Europe, but we're headed in that direction. Our focus is on educating the public about the Viking Age, but any of the peoples of Northern Europe can be represented (and the odd Arab trader, etc. we're flexible within the 800-1100 AD time frame). If you're handy with a needle & thread, you can be a part of the group for <$100. Seriously. And there are NO DUES or fees of any kind. All we ask is that you demo a craft/skill at events. Typically, we encamp at local Renaissance Faires, Celtic Festivals and the like.
Magnus Kompanie (Midwest USA) Magnus Kompanie is a family friendly living history/ re-enactment group specializing in Central Germany during their high-gothic era, during Pre-Modern, late medieval, early Renaissance; 1471-1479. We welcome anyone interested in the history of pre-modern Germany, or Medieval and renaissance. The group has several craftsmen and we recreate 90% of everything we use, including period-correct clothing, footwear, camp equipment, furniture, weapons and armour. We specialize in giving oratory about the life and times of people in Central Germany, specifically the city of Kassel, land of Hesse, during the times of feudal strife leading up to the reformation. The group sets up camp to portray soldiers and support (camp followers, sulters, etc). We exercise authentic combat techniques in a safe environment. "Stick-jockeys" are not welcome. We perform combat scenarios in front of the public in a controlled environment. We will not allow anyone who might cause injury to themselves, the other members, the public, etc. This is not the SCA. We are easy to get along with and family-oriented. Out standards for new members is relaxed and our group can help new members create, or purchase what they need to fit in at camp. Membership is based in Northwest Ohio, USA; and the surrounding areas. We have several other 15th and 16th century re-enacmtment groups that we are friends with and camp with at events. We attend at least one timeline event, where we visit with friends in other eras. So there is always plenty of fun to be had and new people to meet! We are a very social group; relaxed and fun!
Fähnlein Zürich (MidLant USA) Die Stadt von Zürich Fahnlein (Zünft des Käseherstellers Rotte) is a re-created company of Swiss Reisläufers (mercenary soldiers) from the city of Zürich, in north-west Switzerland. The historical period of our portrayal is 1505 - 1515 A.D. We are a group of long-time reenactors who have gotten together to have fun while learning about the late medieval period.. We encourage individual research and the sharing thereof. We expect authenticity in our ranks, but we have no "stitch-witches" or "button-counters". We currently have members from New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We muster in these states, and occasionally go to Europe for some intense historical fun. Sometimes we camp, sometimes we soft-bunk. The unit decides what's most convenient. We welcome all interest!

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