[Regia-NA] About productions based on historical legends?

[Moe Berthiaume]

Dear Regia Members!

Yesterday, I had a unique opportunity to meet with members of Wynmerestow, a Regia group based in Southern Ontario.  I found these people to be "real" in their endeavour to reach their goals as members within a Living Historical Society.  Everyone was warm, generous, they made me feel truly comfortable.  

Some demonstrated  workmanship and others shared some of their knowledge with me.  As a group, they gave me an opportunity to present a creation of mine, a project related to 9th century Viking and Anglo Saxon cultures.  Afterwards, we had discussions related to authenticity and the members' historical perspective about the above mentioned period.   

Many thanks to Mark, Beth, Chris, Grainne, David and the rest of the group.

An issue I find to be interesting is the disdain some members seem to have toward certain movies and other productions based on historical legends.  We briefly discussed Arthur, Troy and Alexander.   During my presentation, I mentioned "Medieval Times" in Toronto.  I felt certain members cringe a bit but we didn't elaborate on this.  

With regards to Medieval Times and/or other productions, would anyone have anything to add to this discussion in terms of authenticity, their positive or negative impact on viewers, other interesting topics of discussion!

Sincerely,

Moe      
Talent at sympatico.on.ca 
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