Curated Video
Discover the Magic of Renaissance Festivals
Throughout the summer, towns across the United States transform into medieval villages at the Renaissance Fair. Wear your most creative Elizabethan outfit, read a Shakespeare story, and join in the festivities!
Wonderscape
Holiday Kids: All About Halloween
In this video, we explore the history and traditions of Halloween, one of the most popular holidays in the United States. We also delve into the traditions of trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and dressing up in costumes....
The Met
Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination Gallery Views: The Anna Wintour Costume Center
Gallery views of The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, narrated by exhibition curator Andrew Bolton. The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition features a dialogue...
Curated Video
Only In Spain 7 - Moorish Festival Parade
Moorish Festival Parade:Residents of a Spanish eastern town participate in a medieval-themed festival, parading in historical uniforms to celebrate cultural heritage.
The Met
Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination Gallery Views
The Met Fifth Avenue: Medieval, Byzantine, Lehman Galleries Gallery views of The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, narrated by exhibition curator Andrew Bolton. The Costume...
The Met
Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination
Watch a video preview of the exhibition Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, on view at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters from May 10 through October 8, 2018. Featuring Andrew Bolton, Curator in Charge, The...
English Heritage
How To Make Chain Mail
Once an essential component of a medieval warrior’s armour, chain mail or rather 'maille' was a treasured and expensive possession, passed down through generations. Today, it remains a coveted costume piece among the historic reenactors...
The Met
Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination Gallery Views—The Met Cloisters
Gallery views of The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, narrated by exhibition curator Andrew Bolton. The Costume Institute's spring 2018 exhibition features a dialogue...
English Heritage
How to Make Chain Mail
Once an essential component of a medieval warrior’s armour, chain mail or rather 'maille' was a treasured and expensive possession, passed down through generations. Today, it remains a coveted costume piece among the historic reenactors...
Be Smart
The Science of Game of Thrones
Ready to don medieval costumes and gain a more thorough understanding of the science behind Game of Thrones? Pupils view a short video to explore the intricacies of a popular book and television series, and learn the science...
MinuteEarth
How to Survive a Lightning Strike
What should you do if you are in the middle of a field when a lightning storm approaches? The video considers the best options for clothing, body position, and more. It highlights how cars and homes protect you from lightning and what...