Many of the re-enactors he interviewed told Toby Beard, in this week’s cover story, that their hobby was largely about understanding history and honoring the past’s fallen soldiers. The re-enactors say it creates community—a clear plus in anyone’s life. Moreover, they find meaning and comfort in its straightforward directions (this and only this happened in this very way during this specific battle). They like the gear. Read more about their experience here, and don’t forget to leave comments!
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