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The Points of
History
Arms and
Armor Through the Middle Ages
Richly dressed in period costume, Barry Corrigan and MaryAnn
Zeffer separate the myths of ancient warfare from the
facts. In an informative and often humorous presentation,
they use a large collection of ancient weapons and armor to
illustrate how weapons changed throughout history and how armor
developed to provide protection against them.
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Topic
The development of weapons and armor through the Middle Ages
Presenter
Medieval Days & Knights
Barry Corrigan and Maryann Zeffer
New Milford PA
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Target Audience
Adaptable to the general public,
but generally aimed at
school aged children studying the Middle Ages.
Length
of Program
1 ½ hours.
Minimum: 1 hour
Maximum: can lengthen as needed
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Presenter's
Approach:
Barry and Mary Ann present an eye opening, fun filled look at
history. With grace, humor and good taste, they illustrate the
reasons behind the historical development of arms and armor, covering a
large time span but focusing mostly on the Middle Ages.
Participants have ample opportunity to voice their many questions and
also have the privilege of getting to experience first hand the
actual weight, size and feel of many of the display pieces. Note: This is an opportunity for children to
safely
experience the past. All "hands-on" pieces are unsharpened,
handled only with close supervision.
Results:
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Participants will gain a better
understanding of what weapons and warfare in the Middle ages were really
like in contrast to how Hollywood portrays them
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Through the hands-on process, participants can gain first
hand experience about how heavy armor
is, see the actual length and weight of various swords, handle chain mail, and
even heft a shield
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Participants will learn that the discovery of different
metals changed the style and usage of weapons,
and how armor subsequently had to adapt to these technological
changes
Price
Range:
$490.00
Plus travel expenses for locations outside of a 1 hour driving radius.
Logistical
Factors:
Hosting organization must provide the following:
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1 or 2 long tables (for display)
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A rolling cart to transport materials into and out of
building
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Ample seating for audience
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A clock within the vision of the presenter
About
the Presenter:
Mr. Corrigan and Ms. Zeffer have been collecting ancient weapons for
over 15 years. From what originally began as a hobby, Medieval Days
& Knights has grown into a unique opportunity to share their
knowledge with people of all ages.
Ms. Zeffer has studied ancient and medieval history. She has
chronicled their extensive collection by fully researching the origin
and use of each piece.
Mr. Corrigan has studied ancient warfare and has practiced the art of
engagement and the actual construction of arms and armor. A few of
his pieces are contained in this display and presentation.
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For
more information or to request this program, contact
Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone: (570) 241-6807 Email:
kim@dydemos.com
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