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Sir Jason Kinslae victor of Atlantia Spring 2008 Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/09 - 11:36. Armoured Combat | Atlantia | SCA RoyaltyCountess Rowan reports that Sir Jason Kinslae was the victor of the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Atlantia. Sir Jason was inspired by Gerhild the Willful.
Ann Hathaway steps out of the shadows
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/05/08 - 22:29. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | English | Fine Arts | ReviewBest known for her quaint house and her inheritance of the “second-best bed,” Shakespeare's wife, Ann Hathaway, has been mostly a mystery figure. Now a new book, Shakespeare's Wife by Germaine Greer, sheds some light on a little-understood woman. Katie Roiphe as the New York Times Sunday Review.
Esmeralda of the Lakes photos from La Prova Dura 2008
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/05/08 - 17:44. Armoured Combat | Arts and Sciences | Photo Album | West | SCA RoyaltyEsmeralda of the Lakes has posted an album of photos from La Prova Dura on her website. The event took place recently in the Kingdom of the West.
Christopher and Morgen new Heirs to AEthlemearc Throne
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/05/08 - 16:16. Aethelmearc | Armoured Combat | SCA RoyaltyMadinia reports that Sir Christopher Rawlyns was the victor in the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. Sir Christopher was fighting for Her Excellency Morgen of Rye.
Germanic society in England may not have been as brutal as once believed
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/05/08 - 14:51. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | English | General Science | ScandanavianRecent scientific studies have suggested that the Germanic invaders of England may have imposed an apartheid-like system on the native peoples, but an article by John Pattison of the University of South Australia in Adelaide disagrees. "The evidence is compatible with the idea of a much more integrated society," he says.
Fighters clash in Bowling Green
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/05/07 - 23:29. Armoured Combat | Interview | Media | MiddleOn Thursday nights, City Park in Bowling Green, Ohio, is alive with the sounds of rattan on steel as members of the local SCA branch practice their armored combat skills. Adam Lewis of BG News (Bowling Green State University) has the story.
"Age of Armor" and "Suburban Knights" at Woodson Art Museum
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/05/07 - 19:26. SCA | Armouring and Weaponsmithing | Exhibits | MediaThe Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin is going medieval this summer with a series of exhibits highlighting medieval armor and photographs of SCAdians by California photographer E.F. Kitchen. Keith Uhlig of the Wausau Daily Herald has the story.
Anglo Saxon priestess grave found in Yorkshire
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/05/07 - 15:15. 601 CE to 700 CE | English | Jewelry/Lapidary | PaganismArchaeologists are studying the grave of a 7th century Anglo Saxon woman who might have been a Pagan priestess. By the placement of the grave and the objects within, including a sword and elaborate jewelry, they feel that the woman may have headed a 7th century cult. (photo)
Ealdormere's "Cloth of Gold" competition results
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/05/07 - 12:02. Costuming | EaldormereMaestra Nicolaa de Bracton of Leicester reports on the results of the Cloth of Gold Competition which took place April 12, 2008 in the Royal Citie of Eoforwic.
Results from Calontir's Fiftieth Crown Tournament
Submitted by Andrixos on Wed, 2008/05/07 - 09:53. Calontir | SCA Peerages | SCA RoyaltyAt the Fifieth Crown Tournament of Calontir, held on May 3, AS XLIII in the Barony of Mag Mor, Graf Luther Ambossfaust, inspired by Mistress Maerwynn of Holme, defeated His Lordship Alric Upplendingr to claim the right to rule the Falcon Realm.
Isabelle the Mad elevated to Laurel in Gleann Abhann
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/05/06 - 22:40. Gleann Abhann | LaurelWernherus Rudemann reports that at Their recent Court at Anthenaem, Their Majesties William and Onora offered Isabelle The Mad elevation to the Order of the Laurel.
Knights Day at Southside Middle School
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/05/06 - 17:25. Armoured Combat | Media | TrimarisStudents at Jacksonville, Florida's Southside Middle School were treated to a day of chivalry when members of the local SCA group visited the school for its annual celebration of "Knights Day." Sandy Strickland of My Southside Sun has the story.
A&S 50 Challenge
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/05/06 - 14:36. SCA | Arts and SciencesLady Albreda Aylese of the East Kingdom issues a challenge to all members of the Society for Creative Anachronism to celebrate the Society upcoming 50th anniversary by creating or doing 50 A&S-related things.
Geoffrey MacDomhuill to be knighted in Meridies
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/05/06 - 11:44. Chivalry | MeridiesTheir Majesties of the Kingdom of Meridies have chosen to confer the Order of Knighthood on Master Geoffrey MacDomhuill.
7th century Afghan oil paintings earliest discovered
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 23:07. 601 CE to 700 CE | Asian | Buddhism | CNN.com | Fine ArtsScientists working in the Bamiyan region of Afghanistan have discovered oil paintings on the walls of caves dating to the 7th centuries, 800 years before the earliest European oil paintings were created. (photos)
Pictures from Northshield Spring Coronation
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 18:46. Northshield | Photo Album | SCA RoyaltyViscountess Elashava bas Riva shares photos from the recent Spring 2008 Coronation in the Kingdom of Northshield.
Known World Players announce change of schedule
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 15:04. Performing Arts | Pennsic WarTHL Tyzes Sofia, founder and managing director of the Known World Players, has announced schedule changes for the company.
Living in period style
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 11:34. SCA | Tents and TentmakingToward a (More) Period Encampment, an article on the Dragonwing website, discusses how striving for a more period encampment can be a rewarding experience.
Katherine d'Aquitaine Palatine and Noe the Saxon new Far West Baron and Baroness
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 00:05. Armoured Combat | Arts and Sciences | West | SCA RoyaltyTheir Excellencies Katherine d'Aquitaine, Palatine Baroness and Noe the Saxon, Consort Baron report on the recent Coronet Tourney from the Palatine Barony of the Far West. The Tourney took place April 12, 2008 at the Tama Hills Military Recreation Center in Val De Draco (Tokyo, Japan)
Vikings acquitted in ritual killing
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/05/04 - 15:24. 801 CE to 900 CE | Archaeology | Scandanavian | Yahoo! NewsNew evidence pertaining to the death of a Viking woman found in a ship burial disputes the earlier belief that the woman was ritually murdered. "We have no reason to think violence was the cause of death," Per Holck, professor of anatomy at Oslo University, told Reuters after studying the two women who died in 834 aged about 80 and 50.
Lead church roofs target of English thieves
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/05/04 - 12:09. Christianity | English | Modern Society | Places of WorshipEngland's historic churches are facing a new enemy: lead thieves, who are now stealing strips of lead from church roofs. The thefts are being blamed on the record high price that lead brings.
Sherwood's "Thynghowe" may be Anglo-Saxon mound
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/03 - 22:05. 701 CE to 800 CE | Archaeology | EnglishHusband and wife Lynda Mallet and Stuart Reddish discovered a mysterious mound three years ago in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, England with the help of 19th century maps. Now they believe the site may have been an Anglo-Saxon gathering place.
How chivalrous are you?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/03 - 18:53. Chivalry (historical) | Humor | Modern SocietyA quiz by Anya Yurchyshyn on MSN's Men's Lifestyle page asks "How chivalrous are you?"
1600 volcano affected world climate
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/03 - 16:22. 1601 CE and Later | European | General Science | New WorldUC Davis geology professor Ken Verosub believes that a volcano which erupted in 1600 in Peru may have affected global weather, causing famine in Russia and a late wine harvest in France.
St. Vitus photos online
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/03 - 12:00. Atlantia | Photo AlbumKateryn Rous has posted an album of photos from the Kingdom of Atlantia's St. Vitus event on her Flickr website.
Rune calendar website
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 21:25. Astrology and Astronomy | General Science | Scandanavian | Scribal ArtsLooking for an interesting A&S project, fan of Nordic studies - or just seeking an interesting way to track time - then visit the Gangleri website for an article on Rune Calendars.
Nero's gate discovered in Cologne
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 17:43. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Roman | TelegraphConstructions workers at the site of Cologne, Germany's new metro line have discovered a Roman gate believed to have been built by the Emperor Nero and dating from the 1st century C.E.
Northshield's Crown Combatants announced
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 15:06. Armoured Combat | Northshield | SCA RoyaltyTheir Majesties Lars and Mary of the Kingdom of Northshield have announced the list of combatants and consorts for Their upcoming Crown Tournament which will take place May 9-11, 2008 in Caer Anterth Mawr.
Texas Renaissance Festival Cast Auditions
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 11:59. Performing Arts | Ren FairesThe Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation's largest, most acclaimed renaissance themed park, seeks interactive character actors and specialty acts for its 2008 Performance Company. Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 3, and Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Duke Darius victor of East Kingdom Spring 2008 Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 00:25. Armoured Combat | East | SCA RoyaltyDuke Darius, fighting for THL Alethea Eastriding, was the winner of the Spring 2008 Crown Tournament in the East Kingdom.
