SCAtoday.net - Scandanavian

Germanic society in England may not have been as brutal as once believed

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:51:22 -0400

Recent 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

Sun, 4 May 2008 11:24:54 -0400

New 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

Fri, 2 May 2008 17:25:25 -0400

Looking 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

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:45:03 -0400

The 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

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:39:39 -0400

SCA 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

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:50:06 -0400

Arabic 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

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:04:58 -0400

The 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

Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:05:37 -0400

Start: 2008/05/10 - 10:00

End: 2008/05/10 - 19:00

Timezone: US/Alaska

description:
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

Location:
Barony of Eskalya (Anchorage, Alaska)

[WES] Vinhold's Baronial Championship

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:19:55 -0400

Start: 2008/04/12 - 10:00

End: 2008/04/12 - 16:00

Timezone: US/Pacific

description:
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

Location:
Narony of Vinhold (Napa, California)

Swedish film series deals with Knights Templar

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:55:44 -0400

Arn: 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

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:10:31 -0500

Science 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

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:58:19 -0500

Recent 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.

Crafting a Viking cloak pin

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:44:27 -0500

The Instructables website includes a tutorial on how to make a Viking pennannular brooch.

Viking Resources for the Re-enactor

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:29:31 -0500

Looking 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

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:29:20 -0500

Several 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.