Activities related to "reenactment" have a long history. The Romans staged recreations of famous battles within their amphitheaters as a form of public spectacle. … See more

The period of an event is the range of dates. The period reenacted affects the types of costume, weapons, and armour used. See more

Living history
The term "living history" describes the performance of bringing history to life for the general public in a manner that in most cases is not following a planned script. Historical presentation includes a continuum from … See more

Historians' perspectives on the genre of historical reenactment is mixed. On the one hand, some historians cite reenactment as a … See more

Most participants are amateurs who pursue history as a hobby. Participants within this hobby are diverse, ranging in age from young children whose parents bring them along to … See more

Many publications have covered historical reenactment and living history. Prominent among these are the Camp Chase Gazette, Smoke and … See more

Motion picture and television producers often turn to reenactment groups for support; films like Gettysburg, Glory, The Patriot, and Alatriste benefited greatly from the input of … See more