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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.
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.
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.
Denmark and Cyprus pay tribute to 12th century king
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Sun, 2008/04/27 - 15:45. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Middle Eastern | Reuters | ScandanavianThe countries of Denmark and Cyprus recently banded together to honor a 12th century Danish king who died on the island during the First Crusade.
Viking embroidery
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/04/22 - 14:39. Embroidery | ScandanavianSCA member Þóra Sharptooth has created an extensive online resource for Viking re-enactors including a nicely-illustrated page on Viking Embroidery Stitches and Motifs.
Arabic coins found in Viking treasure trove
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Sun, 2008/04/20 - 11:50. 801 CE to 900 CE | Metalworking | ScandanavianArabic coins were recently found in a huge hoard of Viking treasure discovered recently in Sweden. The coins were part of the "largest early Viking hoard ever discovered in Sweden."
The Vikings return to Nottingham
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/04/11 - 16:04. Archaeology | English | ScandanavianThe Vikings will return to Nottingham, England April 26, 2008 for From Bones to Berserkers -- Vikings Under the Spotlight, the Midlands Viking Symposium 2008 at The University of Nottingham. The program will include presentations by some of the worlds greatest authorities on Norse and Viking culture.
[WES] May Revel: Battle of Maldon
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/04/05 - 16:05. Martial Activities | Scandanavian | West2008/05/10 - 10:00
2008/05/10 - 19:00
US/Alaska
Hwaet! (With all due deference to our most glorious Baron) The time has come to defend our beautiful lands from the marauding Vikings! The inlet is defrosting and those awful pillagers (apologies Your most excellent Excellency) are preparing to ride.
Since Byrhtnoth is busy elsewhere, we're going to have to take care of this problem (please don't kill the autocrat, most beneficent Baron!) ourselves. So, break out your best early period
Barony of Eskalya (Anchorage, Alaska)
[WES] Vinhold's Baronial Championship
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/03/27 - 23:19. Arts and Sciences | Cooking | Games and Gambling | Martial Activities | Scandanavian | West2008/04/12 - 10:00
2008/04/12 - 16:00
US/Pacific
Vinhold is Invading! Save the sheep! Beware, for Vinhold has taken up arms and a Viking theme for this year's Baron's Championship.
Events to include:
- Oar dancing
- Norse riddles
- "Pig" Spearing
- Viking themed Soteltie competition
- Siege cooking competition
There will be prizes for first place in each competition. These events will be run concurrently with our Rapier championship and our
Narony of Vinhold (Napa, California)
Swedish film series deals with Knights Templar
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/03/26 - 20:55. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Media | ScandanavianArn: The Knight Templar, a 2007 Swedish film, is finding a following among fans of historical movies. The film and its sequel, Arn: The Kingdom at the End of the Road, are based on Jan Guillou's trilogy about a fictional Swedish Templar.
Viking blood common in northwest England
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/03/02 - 00:10. English | General Science | ScandanavianScience Daily reveals that a new study by The University of Nottingham, the University of Leicester and University College London proves that Viking bloodlines are still common in the residents of Northwest England.
Viking women had sex appeal
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/02/27 - 18:58. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Costuming | ScandanavianRecent discoveries in a 10th century gravesite in the Russian town of Pskov, Novgorod lead researchers to believe that Viking women dressed more provocatively than previously believed. New research may show that women's garments were open at the front, revealing an underdress with a train in the back.
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Crafting a Viking cloak pin
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/02/24 - 13:44. Jewelry/Lapidary | ScandanavianThe Instructables website includes a tutorial on how to make a Viking pennannular brooch.
Viking Resources for the Re-enactor
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/02/22 - 19:29. Costuming | Scandanavian | Textile Arts | WeavingLooking for information on Viking clothing, textiles, cooking, etc.? Thora Sharptooth has created a website entitled Viking Resources for the Re-enactor which deals with these subjects and more.
Viking sites proposed for UNESCO Heritage Sites
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/02/16 - 20:29. Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | German | ScandanavianSeveral Viking Age sites around the Baltic Sea have been proposed as UNESCO Heritage Sites. The locations include Haithabu, a village in Germany, and the Dannevirke, a series of earthen walls.
Viking Age research CD-ROM to be available in April
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/02/09 - 04:19. Architecture and Construction | Arts and Sciences | ScandanavianDan Carlson of the Viking History website has announced that a new research CD-ROM dealing with Viking Age crafts, such as bone and antler objects, will be available in April.
The "DARC" is rising again
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/01/29 - 18:07. ScandanavianThe Dark Ages Re-Creation Company, a group "interested in using living history to research aspects of life in Northern Europe during the Viking Age," has become active again.
Life aboard a Viking ship
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/01/22 - 01:51. Nautical | ScandanavianNathan Williams of the BBC's Timewatch discusses his voyage on the Viking ship Sea Stallion, which sailed from Denmark to Dublin during the summer of 2007. (photos and diagrams)
[GLE] Newbie Collegium
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/01/17 - 21:09. Arts and Sciences | Gleann Abhann | Martial Activities | Newcomers' Information | Scandanavian2008/01/19 - 09:00
2008/01/19 - 21:00
US/Central
RAGNAROK/RAGS-OR-NOT January 19, 2008 Conway, AR - Cold Springs Retreat
What Will Be Happening?
Fighters- (Heavy & Light) Come compete in our Protectorate Tourney!
Heavies- How about an Axe & Round Shield Tourney?! (contact our Fighter
Marshal Ld. Sven the White for specifics)
***Note-Axe & Round Shield will be provided by the Fighter Marshal
Light- Contact Osric for more information.
Shire of Lagerdamm (Conway, Arkansas)
Viking halls may help rewrite Norwegian history
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/01/10 - 21:54. 701 CE to 800 CE | Aftenposten | Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | ScandanavianNorwegian historians are rethinking the distribution of power in Viking Norway after the recent discovery of two massive Viking halls in Borre. The halls date to around 700-800 C.E. (photos)
"Far Traveler" on NPR's not-to-miss list
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/01/06 - 14:15. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Fine Arts | NPR | Review | ScandanavianOn the Christmas Eve 2007 All Things Considered radio program, reviewer Lynn Neary spoke with Laura Miller of Salon.com and blogger Mark Sarvas of The Elegant Variation about which books from 2007 should not be missed. Included was The Far Traveler by Nancy Marie Brown.
Controversial heraldic lion altered
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/12/22 - 23:02. Heraldry | Modern Society | ScandanavianThe Swedish military has altered the symbol of the Nordic Battlegroup's coat of arms, an intact heraldic lion, after protest from female soldiers.
[MER] Jour d'Amour III: Viking Love
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/12/22 - 16:37. Armoured Combat | Arts and Sciences | Costuming | Meridies | Scandanavian2008/01/25 - 17:00
2008/01/27 - 10:00
US/Eastern
You are invited to attend Jour d'Amour III: Viking Love and experience a weekend of fun and friends. Get your team together for the IRON GARB II competition! We are also hosting a skaldic competition and a tablet weaving contest. Come see the beautiful Valkyries escort heroic warriors off the field of battle!
As this year's event has a Viking theme, many of Shire of Drakenmere will be wearing Viking garb to help set the stage. We invite all who wish to participate by wearing Viking garb to please do so! If you need some simple patterns for ladies' wear, they can be found here: Viking Apron (can be worn over a simple T-tunic or over the Viking Underdress), Viking Underdress, Viking Cap. Viking brooches and other accessories can be found at Raymond's Quiet Press and other places on the Internet.
Shire of Drakenmere (Flovilla, Georgia)
Viking embroidery articles online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/12/18 - 21:40. Embroidery | ScandanavianThe Renaissance Store/Chivalry Sports has added a pair of articles on Viking embroidery by Gael Stirler to their archive.
DNA and linguistic studies show Liverpool's Viking heritage
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/12/16 - 16:55. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Archaeology | English | Linguistics | ScandanavianResearchers believe that the area around Liverpool, England was a Viking settlement. Their findings are based on original surnames and DNA evidence.
What happened to the Greenland colonists?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/12/15 - 16:38. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Archaeology | ScandanavianFor decades, researchers have debated the cause for the disappearance of the Norse colonists in Greenland. Where they massacred? Assimilated? Or did they starve? Now scientists think they have the answer.
"Perfect" 17th century shipwreck found in the Baltic Sea
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/12/10 - 23:42. 1601 CE and Later | Nautical | ScandanavianA well-preserved ship dating to the 17th century has been discovered in the icy waters of the Baltic Sea. The ship is believed to have been a Dutch merchant vessel.
University of Melbourne cancels Viking Studies program
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/12/04 - 13:45. Linguistics | ScandanavianThe Medievalist.net blog reports that after more than 60 years, the University of Melbourne has cancelled its Viking Studies program. The program included instruction in Viking history and the Old Norse language.
Norstead Grand Opening photos and video online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/11/18 - 16:12. Photo Album | Scandanavian | Video AlbumHalv of Norsa reports that photos from the Norstead Grand Opening Event are now available to view online. Norsa is a Viking Age Living History group based in the central United States.
"Harrogate Hoard" wows archaeologists
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/11/16 - 07:29. 801 CE to 900 CE | 901 CE to 1000 CE | English | Metalworking | Scandanavian"The most important Viking find in Britain in 150 years" has just been discovered in a Yorkshire field. Among the over 8,500 objects found was a rare silver gilt cup, one of only two in existence.
