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Pictures from Styringheim Medieval Week 2008

Armoured Combat | Drachenwald | Photo Album
Edricus has posted photos from the Styringheim Medieval Encampment at the recent Visby Medieval Week 2008.

En garde: beware the BBQ sword!

Cooking | Humor | Rapier Combat
Looking for the perfect gift for the SCAdian fencer? How about a BBQ Sword, a twin-pronged cooking fork with a rapier handle.

Combat archery rule changes for Summer 2008

SCA | Archery | Armoured Combat
The Earl Marshal of the Society for Creative Anachronism has laid out several changes to combat archery rules following repeated incidents of helm penetrations.

Carmelite friars graves found in Perth

1201 CE to 1300 CE | Archaeology | Scottish
A team of archaeologists have discovered the over 50 skeletons dating to the 13th century, of Carmelite friars and other later burials. The remains were found at the future site of retail units in Perth Scotland. The experts have also uncovered the site of the friary church.