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Gosh, we're nerds!

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:25:10 -0400

Once considered awkward and socially incompetent, nerds have become more acceptable, although not completely integrated into polite society. This is the premise of American Nerd, a new book by Benjamin Nugent, who includes gamers and SCA members in his list of nerds.

Fighter practice in Flint Marsh

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:02:34 -0400

Fighters from the Shire of Flint Marsh in Jackson County, Florida recently took some time out to practice their armored combat skills. Mark Skinner from the Jackson County Floridian captured the action with his camera.

SCA challenged to basketball in Atenveldt

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:21:13 -0400

Tuscon Weekly columnist Tom Danehy wasn't thrilled to find his weekly basketball game with friends canceled due to the rental of the gym to a bunch of guys in tights with swords. And then he discovered that this SCA stuff "was the coolest thing."

SCA joins Midland, Michigan's Summer Solstice Stroll

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:09:54 -0400

Members of the Shire of Fearann na Criche in the Middle Kingdom took part recently in Midland, Michigan's Summer Solstice Stroll, a festival with a Ren Faire feel on the city's Main Street. Cathy Nelson Price of the Midland Daily News had the story.

The Toledo Blade goes to Baron Wars

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:31:27 -0400

What's fun about re-enacting the Middle Ages? Toledo Blade staff writer Ryan E. Smith found out when he visited Baron Wars, a large SCA event which takes place yearly at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. (photos & video)

Ealdormere: the Movie!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:14:58 -0400

Once upon a time.... in a Kingdom to the North.... a group of re-enactors in their late-night Pennsic cups devised a drinking game wherein real-life actors were cast as SCA members in a very fictional film. The result: Ealdormere: the Movie!

Pennsic Independent Announces Podcasts

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:45:38 -0400

The Pennsic Independent is proud to announce the addition of podcasts.

Re-enactors needed for Canadian film

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:37:44 -0400

On June 21-22, 2008, Lady Alyce will be filming battle scenes for a movie in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario area. She will need costumed re-enactors for battlefield scenes.

Interest in "Viking Heritage" could restart publication

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:38:37 -0400

Folo Watkins reports that Viking specialist and former editor of Viking Heritage Professor Dan Carlsson is considering republication of the magazine if there is sufficient interest.

New film chronicles slave life of Genghis Khan

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:33:17 -0400

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.

Summergate members offer glimpse of the SCA

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:04:38 -0400

Eilidh Swann reports that members of the Canton of Summergate (San Diego, California) in the Kingdom of Caid explained the wonders of the SCA for videographer Bill Wechter from the North County Times when he visited Summergate Anniversary. The video is available online.

"I came for the fighting... I stayed for the friends"

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:04:56 -0400

SCA fighting is addictive. “I tried it, and I’ve been hooked. I came for the fighting and competition,” said Arthur Donadio, 40, a former football player who saw his opportunities for sport dwindling as he aged. “You stay for the friends you make and the opportunity to keep it going and teach other people.” John Ramsey of the Fayetteville Observer has the story.

“Put down your lance, Vance!”

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:37:39 -0400

Security was tight for the April 1, 2008 meeting of U.S. President George W. Bush and Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko, as captured by Reuters photographer Grigory Dukor, who observed security's reaction to guys in armor.

Swords clash in Wisconsin park

Sat, 17 May 2008 10:42:15 -0400

The sound of sword on metal drew visitors away from their little league games recently in Appleton, Wisconsin when members of the Barony of Windhaven showed off their medieval chops. Steve Wideman of the Appleton Post-Crescent has the story. (photo and video)

Beach books, medieval style

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:20:04 -0400

Are you a fan of medieval historical fiction? Don't know what to read next? Take a look at Nan Hawthorne's Medieval Novels website for ideas.