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Middle Ages up close: Großbettlingen celebrates 20 years of living history!
On the 27th/28th September 2025, the Großbettlingen library welcomes the living history group “Die Reisecen” to the book launch about the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages up close: Großbettlingen celebrates 20 years of living history!
In Großbettlingen, the Middle Ages come to life as the living history group “Die Reisecen” celebrates its 20th anniversary. Markus Single, who takes on the role of Lord von Enzenhart, will take visitors into everyday life in the Middle Ages from 1220 to 1250. The event will take place this weekend, September 27th and 28th, at the local library and will be accompanied by a book launch created specifically to mark the anniversary. History is brought to life in a mixture of historical presentation and interactive activities, as NTZ reports.
Living History, defined as the authentic representation of historical living environments by people in historical clothing and with appropriate equipment, offers an exciting opportunity to explore the Middle Ages. The term encompasses many facets, from the representation of fictional daily routines to experimental archaeology, although the boundaries vary depending on the region. In Germany, a distinction is made between living history and reenactment, with the former mostly focusing on everyday life and the latter on specific historical events, as explained in Wikipedia.
Experience the Middle Ages up close
Living History groups work to portray medieval life as realistically as possible. The period depicted often refers to the late Middle Ages, and care is taken to avoid using modern devices such as cell phones and wristwatches. This ensures an authentic experience that also includes wearing garments made from historic materials such as linen and wool. The people who take part in this cultural exchange not only show clothing, but also craftsmanship, technology and everyday life in the Middle Ages, explains Faszination Mittelalter.
The acceptance of living history is also growing in museums, where such representations are used to give visitors a lively access to history. The performers demonstrate crafts, explain old techniques and are available to answer questions. This is done in the hope of stimulating interest in historical research and promoting a deeper understanding of the era depicted.
With the upcoming event in Großbettlingen, the fascination for the Middle Ages, history and the art of living history will be presented in an impressive way. The mixture of celebration and education invites you to immerse yourself in a bygone era and experience it in an exciting way.