"Living history" - that is, the ways and events of the past brought back to life through recreations and re-enactments - have an enduring appeal for travellers, which is of course why many historic sites have actors in period dress, and there are entire theme parks (like Colonial Williamsburg in the USA) devoted to historical recreation. Battle re-enactments and historial festivals are other examples which travelers delight in, and here are my... keep reading