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New film chronicles slave life of Genghis Khan

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/06/04 - 12:33. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Media | Mongolian | Russian
Mongol, a 2008 film directed by Sergei Bodrov, tells the story of the early life of Genghis Khan as a slave in 13th century Russia.
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Shava's photos of Northshield Crown Tourney

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/06/04 - 14:43. Armoured Combat | Northshield | Photo Album | SCA Royalty
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva shares her photos and those of Lady Elspeth O'Leary from the 9th Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Northshield held May 10, 2008.
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Study finds Stonehenge may have been royal burial ground

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2008/06/04 - 18:39. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | English
Researchers from the University of Sheffield, England, say that radiocarbon dating of remains from Stonehenge suggest that the site was a burial ground for Britain's first royal dynasty, as early as 500 years before the stones were erected.
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1200-year-old Leshan Buddha spared by earthquake

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/06/04 - 21:55. 801 CE to 900 CE | Buddhism | Chinese | Fine Arts
The devastating earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province has spared the world's tallest statue of Buddha. The 71-meter tall Buddha, which is a world heritage site, draws millions of visitors to the province each year.
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