Culture/history betas

[evewithanapple]

Pursuant to the language beta post, I was thinking it would be good for us to have a hub where people can ask for history/culture resources for fic-writing. Need to pick someone's brain about Scythian society? Gender/sexuality norms in medieval Jerusalem? Backgrounder on English witch trials which were absolutely not happening in 1750, what the hell Netflix? Ask here!

Personally, I can provide resources on sexuality in medieval Catholicism and witch trials, so feel free to hit me up for that!

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[mific]

Is this the place to ask history questions?
I wanted to check what Nicky might have been wearing back when he became immortal. I haven't read all the comics yet to see if that detail's there. I saw in the character info post in this comm that he was a priest, but most of the fanart I've seen has him in chainmail and a Templar surcoat (white with the red Maltese cross). I'm planning some fanart and want to get his dress right and I don't think he could have been in a Templar outfit as the Knights Templar weren't set up until well after the first crusade (until about 20 years after his first death in 1099). Also, if he was still a priest then, would he have fought like a knight, in armor? Any help appreciated.