The Festival of Floralia is upon us! The Knowne World Courtesans call you to a celebration of all things Roman in the Known World! To gain entry, dress to impress in your finest 1st c. Roman garb. We will delight your senses with amphorae of wine, delicacies fit for the Emperor, contests of strength, beauties abundant, and bounteous sensory delights. All in celebration of Summer!
Where: Courtesan Camp and Strawberry Fields (moving to block B03 this year!)
When: Monday, August 4th at 9pm
Requirements:
*18+ (no entry without ID!)
**Early Imperial Roman dress (no pants, no Celtic garb, no plaid, no intrusive modernity – thank you for helping us create a transportive atmosphere!)
*a coin (Free!) – there are only 400 available so get them while they last!
*no phone use outside of checking the time permitted inside the camp (we will have a designated photo area outside)
Don’t forget your mug!
To receive a coin:
Once again Medieval Medallions has crafted gorgeous reproduction brothel coins for our guests. Join us at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 3rd at the gate to Courtesan Camp (now in block B03) to claim yours. Look for the red and gold tent with the red and gold hart pennants flying above. We will hand out one coin per adult in the queue. Please plan accordingly and send a representative for yourself if necessary. Out of respect for your fellow Scadians, please do not “hold” spots in line for latecomers. Coins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS- Want a guaranteed entrance into the Bacchanal for you and a friend? Help us make the magic! We need people for all kinds of jobs related to the Bacchanal, Courtesan College, and camp set up and tear down. Please message @Ziek on Discord with your SCA Name and your desire to join the Bacchanal’s Volunteer Discord Server. Each volunteer will receive 2 tokens, 1 for you and one for a guest. Volunteers for the Bacchanal specifically MUST attend the meeting on Sunday 5pm, to get your tokens.
Coins will be collected at the gate and replaced with a marked wristband. The opportunity to purchase a coin to retain as a keepsake will be available starting Tuesday, August 5th at Courtesan Camp for $10 apiece. This is to help us recoup some of the costs of the party and ensure that we’re able to continue to host it each year!
We will be accepting donations to help offset the costs of the party both in advance and during the festivities. To donate, visit our PayPal here. (Please select “Friends & Family” when you donate so that we do not lose a portion of your generous support to fees.) If you would like to become a regular patron, please visit our Patreon here!
General Accessories Clothing Cosmetics Hair Jewelry
Sources
General
*The Authentic Foods Of A Roman Banquet | Cook Back In Time | Absolute History [YouTube]
*Bacchanalia [Wikipedia]
*Colours of the Roman – Jenny Dean’s Wild Colour
*Divine Drunks – The Smart Set
*Eight recipes from Around the Roman Table: Food and Feasting in Ancient Rome – Patrick Faas
*Greek and Roman Dress A-Z – Liza Cleland, Glenys Davies, and Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
*The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World – Vicki León
*KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board
*Map of the Roman Empire, 69 CE [Wikimedia Commons]
*Party scenes [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Sorry, Not Sari: Basics of Roman Dress [PDF] – Tamar bat Avraham
*Vespasian [Wikipedia]
Accessories
*Ancient Roman Accessories category on The Accidental Scadian – Furia Maxima
*Belts [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Egyptian accessories [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Roman, Greek, Etruscan shoes [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
Clothing
*Ab Antiquo – From the Ancients [archived]
*Ancient Greek Costume: 5th c BC to 1st c AD – Paul Andersen
*Ancient Rome: Unit 9 Rome Daily Life – Clothing – Tom Wukitsch
*Artemis – Take Back Halloween!
*Athena – Take Back Halloween!
*“Ave Togatii” Sextilli’s Brief Guide to The Toga [PDF]
*Baring the Aegis – Ancient Hellenic Clothing [Hellenismos] [YouTube] – Elani Temperance
*Caesar Undressing: Ancient Romans Wore Leather Panties And Loincloths – Kristina Killgrove
*Chic, not Shapeless: An Overview of Female Garments, Accessories and Style from the Roman Empire – Petronia Casta and Aemilia Rufinia
*Clothing in ancient Rome [Wikipedia]
*Clothing Tutorials [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Colocando la toga al senador / How to drap a roman toga [YouTube] – Maria Sanchez
*A different era: the sort of Roman tunic – petstudent.blogg.se
*Dulcia’s Roman Closet
*Easy Roman Garb: Tunica, Stola, & Palla [PowerPoint] – Philippa Kempe
*Egyptian Men’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Egyptian Women’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Etruscan Men’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Etruscan Women’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Fortune Favors A Three-Hour Chiton – Fortune St Keyne
*Gap-Sleeve Fasteners: A research project in progress [PDF] – Tullia Saturnina
*Greek Dress – Ann Denny [Kentucky Educational Television]
*Greek Men’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Greek Women’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*How to Make a Chiton, a Toga and Peplos of 1 Dress, and How To wear it! [YouTube] – Darin Bruck
*How to Make Roman Clothing – Marcia Dulcitia
*How to Make the Greek Peplos [YouTube] – Aquarius Delamar
*How to wear a Toga – Dr Mary Harlow – University of Leicester [YouTube]
*How to Wear a Toga the Ancient Roman Way [YouTube] – The Getty
*How to Wear a Toga the Official Ancient Roman Way – Open Culture
*Intro to Roman Clothing [PDF] – Tullia Saturnina
*An Introduction to Roman Women’s Clothing [PDF] – Arria Marina
*Laelia Sulpiciana’s Roman Garb workshop [Facebook album]
*Make It! Tunica – Ann Denny [Kentucky Educational Television]
*Making an Ancient Roman dress with tunic and palla (Speeded Up video) [YouTube] – Il Fiore Nero Costumery
*Men’s Costume Patterns – Peter Beatson
*Peplos I [Wikimedia Commons]
*Peplos II [Wikimedia Commons]
*Pleat-and-band Ionian Chiton – Andromeda Lykaina
*Reconstructing the Greek chiton [PDF] – Giannis Kadoglou
*additional images
*Research and Reconstruction: Roman Tunics – Comitatus
*Roma Vida – Madylyne Grey
*Roman – movie costumes – Rome & Spartacus – Simbelmynë [archived]
*Roman Clothing – Barbara F. McManus [VRoma]
*Roman clothing – Forum Traiani
*Roman Clothing: Women – Barbara F. McManus [VRoma]
*Roman Feminine Clothing – Furia Maxima
*Roman Garb Basics – Anna Dokeianina Syrakousina
*Roman Masculine Clothing – Furia Maxima
*The Roman Matron: How to belt a chiton and an intro to the stola [Vimeo] – Anna Dokeianina Syrakousina
*Roman Matron’s Garb – Philippa Kempe
*Roman Men’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Roman Patrician Matron’s Garb of the Pax Romana [Doc] – Philippa Kempe
*The Roman Stola: Part III, Construction – Tullia Saturnina
*Roman toga diagram [Wikimedia Commons]
*Roman Undergarments [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Roman Women’s Clothing [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Sewing a Gap-Sleeved Tunica – Marcia Dulcitia
*Sewing a Stola – Marcia Dulcitia
*Sewing an Ancient Roman Dress: a Short Tutorial – Il Fiore Nero Costumery
*Sewing Closed Shoulder Tunics – Marcia Dulcitia
*The Stola: The Roman Matron’s Pride [PDF] – Tullia Saturnina
*Super Basic Roman Clothing (aka OMG It’s Hot) [PDF] – Tullia Saturnina
*Toga (Nova Roma)
*The Toga – fun facts and tutorial of how to drape an authentic toga! [YouTube] – Leslie Yarmo
*Vestal Virgin – Take Back Halloween!
*Women’s Costume Patterns – Peter Beatson
Cosmetics
*Ancient Roman Makeup Tutorial: Historically Accurate – Sarah Danielle [YouTube]
*Anointing the living and the dead – the art of perfumery in antiquity – Dúgū Jǐnán/Kasia Gromek
*Anointing the living and the dead – the art of perfumery in antiquity – part 2 – Dúgū Jǐnán/Kasia Gromek
*Class on making period cosmetics, taught in Elkhorn, WI – Dúgū Jǐnán/Kasia Gromek
*Cosmetics in ancient Rome [Wikipedia]
*Cosmetics of the West – Dúgū Jǐnán/Kasia Gromek
*Hair and Cosmetics Tutorials [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Historical Perfumery in the West. From The Bronze Age To Classical Antiquity – Dúgū Jǐnán/Kasia Gromek
*Make & Take: 2c Roman Foundation Cream – Gwlados Vachan/Lucretia Lepida
*Perfumery of the West – Dúgū Jǐnán/Kasia Gromek
*Roman Cosmetics – Sally Pointer [YouTube]
*Roman Cosmetics category on The Accidental Scadian – Furia Maxima
*Roman Makeup Tutorial | History Inspired | Feat. Amber Butchart and Rebecca Butterworth [YouTube] – English Heritage
Hair
*Boshell Foundation Lecture on Ancient Roman Hairdressing: Fiction to Fact [YouTube] – The Art Institute of Chicago
*Classical Greek Hairstyle [PDF] – Justina di Silvestri
*Flavian Hair – Iulia Agricola Litavicci filia
*Hair and Cosmetics Tutorials [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Hair tutorials – Atia Albia Tamara
*Janet Stephens’ Tutorials: Ancient Rome, Greece, Mediterranean [YouTube playlist]
*Recreating the Fonseca Hairstyle – Janet Stephens
*Roman, Greek, Etruscan hairstyles [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Roman hairstyles [Wikipedia]
Jewelry
*The Ancient Art Of Making Loop-In-Loop Chains – OnlineJewelryAcademy [YouTube]
*Ancient Roman Jewelry category on The Accidental Scadian – Furia Maxima
*Body chains [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*DIY ancient roman earrings – Janet Stephens [YouTube]
*Egyptian accessories [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Extant bracelets [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Extant earrings [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Extant misc jewelry [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Extant necklaces [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Extant rings [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*How to Create a Loop in Loop Chain – Tammy Honaman [Fire Mountain Gems and Beads]
*Jewelry in art [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Jewelry Tutorials [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Making Period Jewelry [PDF] – Tullia Saturnina
*Relief with portrait bust of woman/ “The Beauty of Palmyra” – Tracking Colour Project
*Roman, Greek, Etruscan jewelry [KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board]
*Roman jewelry [Wikipedia]
*Step Back in Time with Ancient Roman Jewelry: A Must-Have for Historical Costuming [YouTube]
*Wire wrapped loop gemstone chain | Make your own chain series – CSLdesigns [YouTube]
*Wire-wrapped Roman Jewelry [PDF] – Tullia Saturnina
Cosmetics Garb Jewelry Shoes
Cosmetics
*Sally Pointer
*TreasuresofTrecio on Etsy
Garb
(if you prefer to shop visually, check out the Garb Shopping section of our KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board! Note: not all options are on Pinterest)
*Ancient Empires Productions
*Andracor
*Armae
*Armillum
*Armor Venue Roman Tunic – Woolen – Deepeeka – One Size Fit Most – Red Armour – Amazon
*ArmStreet
*Arx Mercatura
*Aus Omas Truhe
*AuxFilsdesTempsCrea on Etsy
*Avitusetsyshop on Etsy
*Battle-Merchant
*Bockscher Handwerksladen
*BroadAxeVintage on Etsy
*By The Sword
*Celtic WebMerchant
*Daniyal Steel Crafts
*Dark Knight Armoury
*Der Roemer Shop
*Drachenhort
*eBay
*EuropaHistorical on Etsy
*FingerprintProps on Etsy
*Garb the World
*GarbTheWorldJulles on Etsy
*Get Dressed For Battle
*GiuliaOrsiCreations on Etsy
*HedonisticCostumes on Etsy
*Historical Clothing Realm
*Historical Reproductions GmbH
*HistoricalArtShop on Etsy
*ILBALLOATELIER on Etsy
*IlFioreNero on Etsy
*Kayserstuhl
*The Knight Shop
*Kult of Athena – tunics, togas
*La Wren’s Nest
*Linengarb
*Lost Legends
*Mareg
*Medieval Armour
*Medieval Arms
*Medieval Collectibles
*Medieval Design – men’s, women’s
*Medieval Fight Club
*MTH Melbars Tröpfelhandel
*Museum Replicas Limited
*Museum Replicas Roman Legion Tunic Burgundy Halloween Costume – Amazon
*NewShopUSA on Etsy
*Outfit4Events
*PythianPieces on Etsy
*Res Bellica
*Revival Clothing
*Soul of the Warrior
*Swords and more
*Tempora Historica
*Vehi Mercatus/VehiMercatus on Etsy
Jewelry
(if you prefer to shop visually, check out the Jewelry Shopping section of our KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board! Note: not all options are on Pinterest)
*AfroditTaki on Etsy
*AGStoreaccessories on Etsy
*ALORIA Handelskontor
*AncientAteliers on Etsy
*Archaecon on Etsy
*Armillum
*ArtefaktumUA on Etsy
*Arx Mercatura
*Aurificina Treverica
*avigailadam on Etsy
*Battle-Merchant
*BeatThisPrice on Etsy
*BloomDesignStudio on Etsy
*Bockscher Handwerksladen
*Boutiques de Musées
*British Museum Shop
*Byartpolecuff on Etsy
*Celtic WebMerchant
*ChristophCreations on Etsy
*CokGuzel on Etsy *
*Daegrad on Etsy – bracelet, brooch, ring
*Danegeld Historic Jewellery
*Dark Knight Armoury
*DarthVinci3D on Etsy
*Dein-LARP-Stop
*Der Roemer Shop
*Domus Artificis
*Drachenhort
*eBay
*Elegantly Eccentric Designs *
*EmpressRouge on Etsy
*Empyreane on Etsy
*FakarosJewelry on Etsy
*FelisLapis on Etsy
*FenrirS on Etsy
*FitzAndStarts on Etsy
*FonderieDeChalautre on Etsy
*Furia Maxima’s Jewelry Commissions
*Gaukler Medieval Wares – Rings, Roman and Byzantine
*Gemmeus
*Get Dressed For Battle
*Getty Museum Store – earrings, wreath
*GiftsFromCornwall on Etsy
*the Golden Schelle/TheGoldenSchelle on Etsy *
*HandmadeEarringsUk on Etsy
*Histo-Replik
*Historic Jewellery Reproduction/HistoricByMike on Etsy
*Historical Clothing Realm
*HR-Replikate
*irenedavis1 on Etsy *
*JustClassic
*Kayserstuhl
*KMSreplicas on Etsy
*Kult of Athena
*KykvendiByK on Etsy
*La Wren’s Nest
*Leuengold
*LivingPastUK on Etsy/brianbcb on eBay
*Lost Legends
*Mareg
*MasterArks on Etsy
*Medieval Collectibles
*Medieval Fight Club
*The Met Store
*MetalsmithMage on Etsy
*MTH Melbars Tröpfelhandel
*Museum of Jewelry
*Museum Replicas Limited
*Museum Store Company
*Museumize
*MuseumOfJewelry on Etsy
*MuseumReproductions on Etsy
*MuseumShopPompeii on Etsy
*MyFunkyCamelot on Etsy
*NordicTrader on Etsy
*Orniello on Etsy
*Pera Peris/PeraPeris on Etsy
*PoLeglassShop on Etsy
*Ratatoskr
*Raymond’s Quiet Press *
*Re-enactment Shop
*Reenactors-Shop
*ReliquariaMedieval on Etsy
*Renaroque on Etsy
*Replik Shop
*Res Bellica
*ResPretiosa on Etsy
*ROMAE Jewelry
*RomanJewelryReplicas on Etsy
*Rota Temporis
*SacredCoyoteDesigns on Etsy *
*Sinclair Jewelry – Roman, Rome
*The Sinister Peacock [Facebook]
*Soul of the Warrior – Ornamenta, Jocalia
*StonehavenCraft on Etsy
*SulikCrafts on Etsy/sulikcrafts on eBay
*Swords and more
*Tematika Museum Replicas
*TematikaShop on Etsy
*Tempora Historica
*TheClockworkArtifice on Etsy
*TheCrownedPearl on Etsy
*TheFairyTalesChest on Etsy
*Thesauraria on Etsy
*Thorthor’s Hammer
*TroisLunes on Etsy
*Tuatha/Tuatha on Etsy
*Tullia’s Jewels
*TwilightForge on Etsy
*Vehi Mercatus/VehiMercatus on Etsy
*VikingGoodsStore on Etsy
*Vinland-Shop
*The Vindolanda Trust Shop
*Volundr on Etsy
*WickedlyWired on Etsy
*WulflundJewelry on Etsy
Shoes
(if you prefer to shop visually, check out the Shoe Shopping section of our KWC Bacchanal Pinterest board! Note: not all options are on Pinterest)
*Absurd-Versand
*Ancient Empires Productions
*Andracor
*AnNafi Mens Gladiator Leather Sandal | Roman Centurian Brown Caligae – Amazon
*Apex Handicrafts
*Apexhandmade on Etsy
*Armae
*Armillum
*Arx Mercatura
*AStrollThroughTime on Etsy *
*Aus Omas Truhe
*Battle-Merchant
*BjornBearCraftStore on Etsy
*BonniesPatternShop on Etsy
*Boots by Bohemond
*By The Sword (link 2)
*CardosantoTragacete on Etsy
*ChampagneFaire on Etsy *
*Celtic WebMerchant
*CzechCraftsman on Etsy
*Daniyal Steel Crafts
*Dark Knight Armoury
*Der Roemer Shop
*Drachenhort
*eBay
*EchoppeTilleadh on Etsy
*FutureArtHandicraft on Etsy
*Garb the World
*Get Dressed For Battle
*HandicraftByNAP on Etsy
*Historical Clothing Realm
*Historical Italian Shoes
*Historical Reproductions GmbH
*historicalrecreation on Etsy
*JDRobarts on Etsy
*Kayserstuhl
*KentMusicnArt on Etsy
*KingdomCollectionLtd on Etsy
*The Knight Shop
*Knightarmorshop on Etsy
*Kult of Athena
*La Wren’s Nest
*Lost Legends
*LughAislingCelticArt on Etsy
*Lybasteelcraft on Etsy
*Mareg
*Masterbogdan on Etsy
*Medieval Armour
*Medieval Arms
*Medieval Collectibles
*Medieval Design
*Medieval Fight Club
*Medieval Moccasins
*Medievalshopus on Etsy
*Meister Knieriem
*MTH Melbars Tröpfelhandel
*NattyArtProduct on Etsy/nattyartpro on eBay
*NewShopUSA on Etsy
*Nix Imperial Creations
*OscarHandicraft on Etsy
*OTTOMANSHOES on Etsy
*Outfit4Events
*REMPARTS on Etsy
*Res Bellica
*Revival Militaria
*Royal Handicraft International/royalhandicraft on eBay/RoyalHandicraft on Amazon
*Royalchainmail on Etsy
*Schwert und Bogen
*SimpleWayLeatherKits on Etsy
*Soul of the Warrior
*Step n Style 6 to 11.5 Mens Khussa Shoes Punjabi Jutti Handmade Jalsa Tribal Shoes – Amazon
*Swords and more – page 1, page 2
*Tempora Historica
*THORINSTRUMENTS Roman Soldier Legionaire Brown Leather Men Roman Sandals New – Amazon
*THORINSTRUMENTS Roman Soldier Legionnaire Centurion Gladiator Brown Leather Men Roman Sandals – Amazon
*Thors Schmiede
*UKetyshop on Etsy
*Via Temporis
*VikingCostume on Etsy
*WorldwideshopIndia on Etsy
*Wulflund
*zafexcollectibles on eBay/ZafexCollectibles on Etsy
*Scadian owned
The following classes will be offered at Pennsic and may be of interest to those planning to attend the Bacchanal. Further down the page videos of relevant past virtual classes are linked.
Tuesday, July 29th
Class title: Pins and Brooches and Buttons, Oh, My!
Teacher: Eirny Thorvaldsdottir
Location: A&S Tent 3
Time: 12:00 PM
Length: 2 hours
Handout: $4, limit 20
Materials: No
18+ only: No
Description: Hands-on demonstration of the types of closures and how they were used. Covers antiquity to 1600, and all the cultures that I have time for. Includes information on where to purchase these items. I will pass around actual closures and demonstrate their use. Bring your questions!
Wednesday, July 30th
Class title: What’s in Your Roman Pantry?
Teacher: Ottilige Rappoltsweiler
Location: A&S Tent 8
Time: 12:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: limit 15
Materials: $5, limit 15
18+ only: No
Description: We will discuss and sample some of the most common ingredients featured in recipes from Apicius, learn their many uses, and how we can bring Roman flavors into our everyday cooking. Tasting samples may contain allergens.
Class title: Wake Up with Makeup Roman-Style – CCt
Teacher: Philippi
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $3, limit 20
18+ only: Yes
Description: The Romans had a long history of “borrowing” the rich palette of beauty standards of their Greek and Egyptian neighbors. Many of the popular well-traveled cosmetology practices of then hold true today. We will not focus on the negatives of historical beauty standards! Instead, in a class setting, we will learn about and interact with safe, accessible modern variations of kohl eyeliner meant for the enhancement of the eyes, while also hearing stories of how eyeliner played a part in the artistic documentation of ancient Roman beauty.
Participants will receive powdered eyeliner makeup samples and application tools to use during class, and to take home. Attendees should plan to attend the class with a freshly powdered face, if desired, and makeup-free eyes. Skin tint foundations will not be included, and should be applied before or after class as desired. Handwashing and sterilized tool practices will be encouraged.
All genders and identities are welcome; beauty has no barrier. Age 18+.
Teen friendly version available! “Ancient Roman Eyeliner” on Thursday, August 7th at 11:00 AM at Teen U.
Class title: Immodest Idols
Teacher: Beatrix “Apicula” Kelynghall
Date: Wednesday, July 30th 2025
Time: 5:00 PM EDT
Length: 1 hour
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: Mythology told like never before!
While we often hear of the provocative adventures of Zeus or the parties of Bacchus, there are many gods whose unexplored mythology lend a hand to showing just how contemporary the ancient world’s beliefs and culture. Through storytelling, Immodest Idols hopes to shed light on these somewhat forgotten individuals.
Class title: A History of Sex Toys
Teacher: Rosie Dubroc
Date: Wednesday, July 30th 2025
Time: 8:00 PM EDT
Length: 1 hour
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: Since prehistoric times, people have been using objects to satisfy their sexual desires or enhance their sexual experiences with their partner. This class explores the origins of the adult toys available today. Age 18+.
Thursday, July 31st
Class title: Part 2 of Introduction to Roman Cooking and Eating
Teacher: Ottilige Rappoltsweiler
Location: East Kingdom Royal Kitchen
Time: 11:00 AM
Length: 1.5 hours
Handout: limit 15
Materials: $5, limit 15
18+ only: No
Description: The long-awaited Part 2 of my introductory level, hands-on class featuring new and different recipes from Apicius! Students will participate in creating a number of dishes, and then enjoy eating them while discussing Roman dining traditions. Allergy Alert: Some of the recipes featured may contain nuts.
Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $2, limit 30
18+ only: No
Description: Enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.
Class title: Pre-17th Century Sapphics
Teacher: Ginevra Fiammetta di Silvestri
Date: Thursday July 31st 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EDT
Length: 1.5 hours
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: ?
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: A class on sapphics, tentatively defined as women or femme people attracted to other women and femme people, before the 17th century. We will be exploring physical and emotional intimacy between people who may or may not have identified as women during this period, starting in ancient history and continuing forward until we run out of time. This class is 18+ only, as graphic topics and imagery will be discussed and shared.
Class title: Viking Penannular Brooches Make-and-Take
Teacher: Wilhelm Smydle
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 1.5 hours
Handout: limit 10
Materials: $5, limit 10
18+ only: No
Description: A brief history of the Viking penannular brooch. Construction based on historical finds using hand tools and fixtures. Class may run over. Earplugs provided.
Class title: Gods and Goddesses of Lust and Love
Teacher: Katrein Topffer
Date: Thursday July 31st 2025
Time: 2:30 PM EDT
Length: 2 hours
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: An overview of some of the deities who embraced lust, as well as love. Many of the deities of the past embraced sex as part of their stories, in a good and bad way. We will discuss some of the gods and goddesses of the pre-Christian era that have stories attributed to them that involve sex; what those stories symbolized and what it meant to the people that followed them. Adult only! Courtesan Camp. 18+
Class title: Raunch and Romance
Teacher: Ginevra Fiammetta di Silvestri
Date: Thursday, July 31st 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Length: 2 hours
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: Take turns reading period and Scadian romantic and erotic poetry. Bring your sauciest stanzas, your lustiest limericks, and your most amorous alliteration! We will provide some options to pick from, or feel free to bring your own! 18+ only.
Friday, August 1st
Class title: Lewd Latin – CCt
Teacher: Beatrix “Apicula” Kelynghall
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: The Latin Language was not just used for the academics and politicians of the ancient world. In this class, we will uncover some of the more unsavory examples of “dead” language. Participants will have the chance to come up with their own sayings after learning from several different sources and authors. Age 18+
Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $2, limit 30
18+ only: No
Description: Enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.
Class title: The History of Prostitution
Teacher: Magdalena la Sanguigni
Date: Friday, August 1st 2025
Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Length: 2 hours
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: $5 (limit 30)
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: A survey of the history of prostitution, from the late Roman era to 1600 CE. We will be covering such topics as the formation of red light districts, brothel management, contraception, municipal laws, church law, and the garb and identification of a prostitute within this time period. Age 18+.
Class title: Body Rituals
Teacher: Beatrix “Apicula” Kelynghall
Date: Friday, August 1st 2025
Time: 4:00 PM EDT
Length: 1 hour
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: Stinky no more! (Both mind and body!) Come and learn about the ways ancient men and women would prepare their bodies to be apart of society. From bathhouses to temples, we will explore many different body rituals through humor and hands-on experiences. Age 18+.
Class title: Risqué Pompeii: Art Under the Volcano
Teacher: Rosie Dubroc
Date: Friday, August 1st 2025
Time: 8:00 PM EDT
Length: 1 hour
Location: Courtesan Camp in Strawberry Fields (B03)
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: Upon the discovery of Pompeii, and its neighbor Herculaneum, Victorian explorers were both surprised and horrified by what they found. The sexually explicit artwork they uncovered would forever change their view of Ancient Rome and eventually lead to our modern concept of pornography. Come have a look at the artwork that caused such an uproar that it was hidden away for nearly two centuries. Age 18+.
Saturday, August 2nd
Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $2, limit 30
18+ only: No
Description: Enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.
Class title: Viking Penannular Brooches Make-and-Take
Teacher: Wilhelm Smydle
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 1.5 hours
Handout: limit 10
Materials: $5, limit 10
18+ only: No
Description: A brief history of the Viking penannular brooch. Construction based on historical finds using hand tools and fixtures. Class may run over. Earplugs provided.
Sunday, August 3rd
Class title: Vivat, Latin Lives
Teacher: Diana of Viroconium
Location: A&S Tent 3
Time: 9:00 AM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: No
18+ only: No
Description: Have you always wanted a Latin motto? Would you like to learn more about the Latin language? Diana of Viroconium will introduce you to Latin – the language of the ancient Romans, the medieval Catholic church and the educated nobles of the Middle Ages. She can help you translate your idea/motto from English to Latin. She can teach you “basic” Latin quotes and even a few Latin songs. If you want to know more about Latin, this is your chance.
Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $2, limit 30
18+ only: No
Description: Enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.
Monday, August 4th
Class title: Viking Penannular Brooches Make-and-Take
Teacher: Wilhelm Smydle
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1.5 hours
Handout: limit 10
Materials: $5, limit 10
18+ only: No
Description: A brief history of the Viking penannular brooch. Construction based on historical finds using hand tools and fixtures. Class may run over. Earplugs provided.
9:00 PM: BACCHANAL
Tuesday, August 5th
Class title: Intaglio Rings: More Than Just a Signature
Teacher: Ezter bint Amat Al-Qadir
Location: Bog U
Time: 11:00 AM
Length: 1.5 hours
Handout: $2, limit 10
Materials: No
18+ only: No
Description: Not a make-and-take class. This is a lecture/ discussion on the topic of intaglio-carved rings starting with the origins in ancient Sumer leading all the way up to ancient Rome and then being all but lost and forgotten until the wonderful Renaissance brought back to life many lost arts such as this one. Explore with me not only the rich history of the beautiful intaglio carved rings but also the methods of how they were created in ancient times and the simple and inexpensive ways these beautiful objects of functional art can be created today. Be prepared to feast your eyes on gorgeous printed examples of ancient intaglio rings and modern reproductions. Some of the images that will be shown include partial and full nude male and female artistic figures. No children. Teens can attend if accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
Class title: Pins and Brooches and Buttons, Oh, My!
Teacher: Eirny Thorvaldsdottir
Location: A&S Tent 11
Time: 12:00 PM
Length: 2 hours
Handout: $4, limit 20
Materials: No
18+ only: No
Description: Hands-on demonstration of the types of closures and how they were used. Covers antiquity to 1600, and all the cultures that I have time for. Includes information on where to purchase these items. I will pass around actual closures and demonstrate their use. Bring your questions!
Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $2, limit 30
18+ only: No
Description: Enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.
Class title: What’s in Your Roman Pantry?
Teacher: Ottilige Rappoltsweiler
Location: A&S Tent 7
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: limit 15
Materials: $5, limit 15
18+ only: No
Description: We will discuss and sample some of the most common ingredients featured in recipes from Apicius, learn their many uses, and how we can bring Roman flavors into our everyday cooking. Tasting samples may contain allergens.
Wednesday, August 6th
Class title: The History of Prostitution
Teacher: Magdalena La Sanguigni
Date: Wednesday, August 6th 2025
Time: 11:00 AM EDT
Length: 2 hours
Location: A&S Tent 5
Handout: Yes, $5 (limit 30)
Materials: No
18+ only: Yes
Description: A survey of the history of prostitution, from the late Roman era to 1600 CE. We will be covering such topics as the formation of red light districts, brothel management, contraception, municipal laws, church law, and the garb and identification of a prostitute within this time period. Age 18+
Class title: Make Your Own Roman-Style Brooch (Fibula)
Teacher: Gina Dragoni
Location: A&S Tent 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Length: 1 hour
Handout: No
Materials: $2, limit 30
18+ only: No
Description: Enjoy learning how to make your own Roman-style brooch or fibula from wire and a package of glass/metal beads. Jewelry-making tools will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them along. Age 12+.
Thursday, August 7th
Class title: Make-and-Take Veil Pins and Roman Fibulas
Teacher: Aranwen verch Rhys Gwalter
Location: A&S Tent 13
Time: 9:00 AM
Length: 2 hours
Handout: limit 40
Materials: $10, limit 20
18+ only: No
Description: Feel the need to create? Come and join us to make veil pins and Roman fibulas to use as pins for your garb! Glass-tipped stainless steel veil pins will be available for purchase which can be enhanced with more beads; instruction for a simple Roman Fibula will be available along with lampwork and general beads for decoration. Come and make something fun!
Friday, August 8th
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VIRTUAL
*2nd Century Roman Earrings, Gold Drops by Salvia Repentina on the Pennsic University YouTube channel, 2020
*The Archaeology of the Roman Diet on the West Kingdom YouTube channel, 2021
*The Archaeology of the Roman Diet by Fina MacGrioghair on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2021
*Archaeology of the Roman Diet by Fina MacGrioghair on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Baking Roman Bread: Artolaganus, Grape Must yeast (fresh and dried) by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Breads: Buccellatum, Posca drink by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Breads: Libum, Globi, and Mustacei by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Breads: Panis Quadratus by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Baking Roman Bread Series: Lagana, Herculean Bath Bread by Arria Marina on Facebook, 2020
*Basics of Roman Garb in the First Century by Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Chitons with Lady Avelina on the Atenveldt YouTube channel, 2020
*Conversational Latin Phrases – Dulcitia on the Trimaris YouTube channel, 2020
*Discussions on the Philosophy of Pleasure by Maria Celestina on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*FinallyFriday Episode 14: Raising Hair by Janet Stephens and Dorothee Olthof on the EXARC channel, 2021
*Galen’s Cold Cream by Gwlados Vachan on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2020
*GinaDragoni’s HowToMakeRomanFibulas on the Pennsic University YouTube channel, 2021
*In the Kitchen with Lote Episode 2 – Teganitai: Roman Fried Bread by Lote Winterborn on the RUM YouTube channel, 2022
*Intro to Latin by Aelia Fortunata on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Introduction to the Latin Language by Aelia Fortunata on the East Kingdom YouTube channel, 2020
*Latin Smack Talk by Lucretia Marcella on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*Olive Oil: From Antiquity to your Kitchen by Tellina di Giuseppe da Fiesole on the West Kingdom YouTube channel, 2021
*Olive Oil: From Antiquity to Your Kitchen by Tellina di Giuseppe da Fiesole on the KWIS YouTube channel, 2022
*Period Makeup Without Lead Poisoning with Lady Katherine Throckmorton on the Atenveldt YouTube channel, 2020
*Reconstructing the Scents of the Past by Katarzyna Gromek on the EXARC channel, 2021
*Roman Cheese Making by Scott D Stull on the EXARC channel, 2021
*Roman Clothing Made Easy – Octavia Columella on the Trimaris YouTube channel, 2020
*Roman Cosmetics with Lady Katherine Throckmorton on the Atenveldt YouTube channel, 2020
*Roman Ladies Garb from the Bottom Up by Gida Gelliri on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*Roman Veil Dance and Combinations by Catalina de Arazuri on the KWC YouTube channel, 2020
*Teganitai: Roman Fried Bread by Lote Winterborn on the RUM YouTube channel, 2022

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