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" The Dark Ages Re-creation Company seeks to create an environment that stresses historic re-creation of the Viking Age through the use of strict interpretation at a 'role playing' level and authenticity guidelines regulated by peer review. The Company intends to provide a resource of skilled and experienced historic interpreters and physical demonstrators to museums and educational programs. " |
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This is the 'Unofficial' press release / background information posted by DARC on the internet to promote its August 2010 presentation at L'Anse aux Meadows NHSC. | |
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DARC web site off the Encampment series |
This link will take you to the separate DARC web site. Here the Company records its ongoing experimental archaeology projects (textiles, glass bead making, iron smelting) plus research in many areas. There is also a photo record of past musuem presentations. Information is available on our interpretive stance and demonstration methods. |
DARC focuses on daily life in the Viking Age. A presentation will centre on a 'camp', with costumed interpreters surrounded by a collection of replica objects consisting of domestic goods, tools, and storage. Individuals will be outfitted with the tools of their various trades and arts, all representing our real interests and skills. (We really are weavers and cooks, blacksmiths and carvers.) All of the objects seen, from clothing to tents, are based on specific artifact prototypes. The selection of objects is carefully made, often included to illustrate specific points about the world of the Norse.
To the public, the members of DARC present themselves as actual voices from the past, with shared experiences and direct interactions as a group. Individual members of DARC have prepared detailed characterizations based on their personal research into the Viking Age, developing considerable expertise in specialized areas. These characters are the 'common man': artisans, merchants or farmers typical of the Norse of the North Atlantic circa 1000 AD. Any conversation is likely to begin at this 'role playing' level of historic interpretation. The interpretive level used is then shifted to suit the needs of individual visitors. Some people delight in talking to a character from 1000 years ago, others are more comfortable with more of a modern commentary. The experienced interpreters of DARC are able to handle a wide range of topics and level of detail.
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