I have noticed over the last while that there has been a huge upsurge in the number of people taking part in reenactment of a) 20th Century and b) Roman era reenactment.
However, there has been no similar uptake in medieval reenactment that I have seen. At best participation levels are stagnant.
-Cost is not really a factor - the other time periods cost as much or more
-Ease of reenactment may be a factor: It is easier to figure out what is needed and where to get it for C20 and to a certain extent for Roman.
-Accessibility of groups. Is it that these other groups/time periods have lower barriers to entry?
Any thoughts?
Brendan
Ps> Only interested in positive comments about the other eras...even the romans
