question regarding the ethno forums

[Mark]

Originally Posted by katana

I agree with Puff. IMHO Ethnographical deals with the basic groups or divisions of mankind, which are distinguished by customs, language and characteristics. In that sense European and, all the sub groups within, surely qualify in this category irrespective of the time frame or era?

One man's culture is another man's ethnographic curiosity! From the European point of view, Indian weapons are foreign, but from the Indian point of view ....

European arms are ethnic, too.

[ariel]

We have discussed Polish Karabelas and Tatar Ormiankas. I see no reason not to discuss "European" swords.
Spain has an outpost in Africa and Turkey is in Europe
Bring them in!!!