These are some of the Historical Research

under taken By Gary & Jennifer Baker

 

Thatshim & Indunna

Gary Baker

&

Jennifer Baker

 

 

 

Food Research

Clothing Research

Varangian Voice Articles  -

 

Byzantine woman's stola & palla & Byzantine men's tunica

VV Issue 58

 

Reconstruction of the Coppergate sock

VV Issue 65

 

A fur lined Rus kaftan

VV Issue 66

 

Reconstruction of the Viborg shirt

VV Issue 67

 

 

Armour Research

The Hedeby Kaftan Jacket

This Reconstruction won 1st prize in the Historical Clothing reconstruction section at "The Gathering - 2008"

 

18th Century Fringed Hunting Shirt

This received a 1st Place in the Hand sewn - Historical Clothing Reconstruction - 15th Australasian Historical Conference 2009

Other Areas of  Research

Oseberg Tablet Weaving Loom Reconstruction

This received a 2nd place in Domestic Furniture Reconstruction at the 15th Australasian Historical Conference 2009

 

Varangian Voice Articles  -

 

A light in the dark ( Terracotta Oil Lamps )

VV Issue 59

 

Amongst the treasures of Mt Athos - Greek manuscripts of Hodegon monastery

VV Issue 60

 

Walking under the Southern Cross

VV Issue 69

Saga of the Dark Army

This Piece was performed at The Gathering - Corryong 2008 winning 1st prize for Baldric by a combined team effort by members of Hodegon, Vlachernai, Vighla and Jomsborgelag Sudhird
The Telling of The Dark Army Saga resulted in many people falling off hay bales with laughter.
It was based on an occurrence that happened on the Saturday of the event

Oseberg Chair Reconstruction

This received a 1st place in Domestic Furniture Reconstruction at the 15th Australasian Historical Conference 2009

 

This received a 1st place in Armour Reconstruction at the 15th Australasian Historical Conference 2009