Cultural artifact is a term used in the social sciences for anything created by humans which gives information about the culture of its creator and users. The artifacts can provide knowledge about technological processes and way of life in different historical eras.

The story is set in England in the period of the reign of Tudors dynasty.

The main artifacts in the film:

Gorgeous tapestry with the family coat of arms, the gold-plated dishes, adorned with gems, ancient jewelers (rings, necklaces) belong to the Royal family. (In this period more and more attention was paid to surroundings and atmosphere in the house)

The tapestry includes fashionable decoration of foliage, birds and other creatures which perfectly show the age of Renaissance. Rooms were hung with costly and marvellous tapestries of pure gold and fine silk garnished with pearls and precious stones. In marked contrast to gilded ceilings, costly tapestries and princely attire were stark floors covered with rushes, trestle tables, and wooden benches in the great hall and draughty corners.

Furniture: The number of pieces of furniture has increased. The furniture was decorated with sculptures, carvings, paintings, different upholsteries, and detected propensity to antique images.

Heavy wooden pieces with carved details & iron hardware like pulls, hinges, studs, & latches. Four poster beds & headboards in carved designs with canopies & drapery. Refactory tables with bulbous turned legs & carved wooden chairs. Built-in sideboards & cabinets along with storage benches were often seen in classic Tudor homes. Pewter dishware & glassware displayed in open cabinet shelves with an occasional exotic porcelain piece. Leather strapped wooden chests. Books with leather covers were a status item since the invention of the printing press.

On the age of Renaissance one of the problems was the problem of lightening and heating. Fireplaces – the focal point for any Tudor room provided necessary heating. Chandeliers - handing with many candles to provide lighting.

Changes in clothing in XIV - XVI centuries traced stronger than many centuries before. Linen and wool were the most common fabrics used during this period. The luxurious fashions depicted in art work most often reflect the clothing worn by royalty, the nobility, and the elite. The upper classes wore garments made of silk, satin, velvet, damask, and taffeta, in addition to wool and linen. Finer linens were bleached in the sun, embroidered, or block printed. Fashionable embellishments included braiding, borders, embroidery, lace, guarding (ribbon trim), and gems or pearls sewn onto the fabric.

Mikhailenko and Kuznetsova