Surviving the 17th Century

real life of a historical interpreter

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Happy Fourth of July from the 17th Century. GOD SAVE THE KING

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You know you're surviving the 17th century when

Your work prank involves a rooster, a cannon, and the Irish flag.

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You know you're surviving the 17th century when

You have to take the chicken out of the oven to bake bread.

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Visitor: But in <insert novel / movie / show>...

Interpreter: *mentally begging their higher power for the strength not to kill*

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Overheard in the break room

"Did you just eat your lunch with your dagger?"

"Crap, we're back in the 21st century."

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Visitor: Is that fire real?

Interpreter: Yes, this is authentic 17th century fire.

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You know you're surviving the 17th century...

When your hair smells like gunpowder at the end of the day