A history of the trombone in timeline form. For sources see Trombone History Bibliography. _______________ Early 16th century—Florence, Italy: Canto di lanzi che suonano, a carnival song by Giovambattista dell’Ottonaio, makes multiple references to trombone, with lyrics featuring extensive double... Read More

This post is part of our “Hat History” series. In this series, we’re sewing together a bit of headgear history and revealing the meaning behind our favorite period, classic and modern hats! Did you know… Medieval court jesters were more than just fools in funny clothes with silly hats. Most court jesters were actually quite smart and played an important role in the courts of medieval monarchs. They were known to add levity to medieval life’s heavy situations and defuse heated conversations…

c. 1590 - 1640 Nuremberg Shrovetide Carnival

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A medieval mummer was a medieval entertainer who was an amateur actor. He performed in different plays in the villages that were held at harvest time or on