Star Meyer said,
> Since "living history" is still snubbed, at least by those with whom I
> have spoken in Italy,
(snip)
> Another interesting topic might be just why living history re-enactments
> seem to be so popular to audiences in the U.S. and England, while in Italy
> they are denigrated, at least by the people with whom I have spoken about
> it. Personally, in order to complete the picture, I would be curious to
> hear what other continental European museologists (Italians, included,
> particularly if you succeed in finding one/some in favor of them) have to
> say about re-enactment, and why.

     How interesting - I did not know living history was snubbed in Italy.
 Would you elaborate on any reasons you know?

     I know it exists - I met someone who does Roman Empire reenactment
there.  Also there is the Carnival in Venice - don't a lot of people
dress in traditional costume for that, even though it's not "living
history"?  And I understand there is a festival in Florence where
participants wear late medieval dress.  Maybe the history is already
represented well enough?

     -Carol

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