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British metal detector finds 5th century pendant

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/09/09 - 12:23. 601 CE and Earlier | Byzantine | English | Independent | Jewelry/Lapidary
Metal detector enthusiast Andy Sales, from Deal, England, was fortunate recently to uncover a 5th century "gold tremissis bearing the image of the Byzantine emperor, Anastasius the First." (photo)
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[MID] Saxon Summer VIII

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/09/09 - 12:29. Arts and Sciences | Martial Activities | Middle | Performing Arts
2008/09/12 - 16:00
2008/09/14 - 12:00
US/Eastern

Come and participate in heavy fighting, archery, thrown weapons, fencing, classes, games and feasting.

There is plenty of space to relax and enjoy a quiet day with friends! Date: September 12 through 14, 2008, with main events on Saturday Location: Chestnut Ridge Campground, 6486 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425, (330) 534-2352

Gate opens: Friday, Sept 12 at 4:00 PM
Gate closes: Sunday, Sept 14 at Noon


Shire of Rivenvale (Hubbard, Ohio)
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Early medieval inscribed finger ring found in England

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/09/09 - 15:49. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | English | Jewelry/Lapidary | Telegraph
Antiquities specialist Brett Hammond was impressed with a medieval finger ring discovered by a metal detector from Hinckley, England. "It was clearly an important item of treasure. It is a gold ring possibly containing a rare black diamond," he said. (photo)
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[EAS] Crestfallen

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/09/09 - 20:14. Arts and Sciences | East | Martial Activities
2008/09/13 - 10:00
2008/09/13 - 21:00
US/Eastern

Good greetings to those of the Martial Art of heavy combat who defend our glorious Kingdom! Bergental beckons you to a Tournament of Crests! We challenge you to adorn your helm with a crest of a most impressive and/or unusual nature. Opponents will then target your helm while defending their own.

(Full rules and suggestions of the Tournament can be found at http://bergental.org/History/Crestfallen.html ) Our Baron e Baronne will present awards to the winner of the tournament, the best crest, the best heraldic display (overall appearance) and, the best crest death.


Barony of Bergental (Ashfield, Massachusetts)
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[GLE] Kingdom Arts and Sciences and RUGA

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/09/09 - 20:32. Arts and Sciences | Gleann Abhann
2008/09/19 - 14:00
2008/09/21 - 14:00
US/Central

Works of the Arts & Sciences of the Mighty and Magnificent Kingdom of Gleann Abhann will be on display at this event you will not want to miss! Artisans come and show your projects and receive valuable feedback. Maybe you can teach the judges something new and interesting! Laurels would love to see the wonderful creations made by our own Gleann Abhann citizens.

Once again we have the artisans of Gleann Abhann issuing CHALLENGES in various categories.


Shire of Rook's Haven (Utica Mississippi)
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Steppes Artisan pictures online

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/09/09 - 21:11. Ansteorra | Arts and Sciences | Photo Album
Dietrich von Greyssen has posted an album of photos from the recent Steppes Artisan event in the Kingdom of Ansteorra.
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