StormTheCastle.net
The home page and resource guide to medieval subjects, projects and more. looking for particular subject, projects or ideas in the world of medieval or renaissance things?
Interested in Brewing Mead? It is a tradition that dates back hundreds, maybe even thousands of years and it was the drink of choice before beer and wine. This Medieval Drink is made from Honey instead of grapes. I am in the process of making mead. See the tutorial on how it is done - complete with lots of pictures. Mead Making Tutorial The Mead has been going well and now it has been racked into a large glass bottle (Called a Carboy) You can see this update at the mead tutorial.
Current Resources in the Network:
Blacksmithing lessons and videos - A series of tutorials, videos and projects on the art of blacksmithing. Step by step guides with easy projects on learning the art of the blacksmith. Also has information about the anvil, tools, how to make coal and how to make your own back yard forge. You just need a few simple things and you can have your own forge. Getting an anvil can be a bit of a challenge and coal is your largest expense but there are tutorials on how to make your own coal from wood.
The Heroic Dreams Blog - For daily information about things medieval, mead making, weapons, armor, movies and more.
Medieval Main Site: The main page for the medieval sites
The Weapons Armory - The site where you can learn about and purchase weapons and armor
Medieval Castles - The site all about Medieval Castles
knight-medieval.com - All About Knights
epic-fantasy.com - for readers of medieval, fantasy and epic fantasy
New: The Epic Story of Beowulf has been turned into a major motion picture and it has been done by some very impressive names in the business including Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich and Anthony Hopkins. This is looking to be a very special movie and I have an inside contact who is giving me access to pre-release materials including movies, images and even a podcast! If you want to learn more about this movie that is set to be released in November check out my blogpost here: Beowulf: A look at the upcoming Hollywood Blockbuster