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Latest issue of Artes Draconis available online

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:34:07 -0400

Legio Draconis reports that the latest issue of Artes Draconis, the Arts and Sciences newsletter of the Middle Kingdom, is now available in PDF format online. The Spring A.S. XLIII issue's theme is "On Campaign."

Renaissance armor at the Folger until September 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:18:45 -0400

The Great Hall of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C. glints with Renaissance armor as the library presents the exhibit Now Thrive the Armorers: Arms and Armor in Shakespeare June 5 through September 9, 2008.

Levantia

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:16:43 -0400

"Levantia is a site for the social history of the Roman Empire and Near East, roughly between the ninth and thirteenth centuries. It explores this especially by means of practical reconstruction and experimentation. It also includes discussion of the issues of historiographic method and representation in public contexts."visit Levantia

Shipwreck cannons to be returned to the Tower of London

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:24:32 -0400

Marine archaeologists are working to recover the cannons from an Elizabethan ship which sank near the Channel Islands in 1592. The big guns will be taken to the Tower of London for expert restoration and conservation.

The Soldier in later Medieval England

Sat, 24 May 2008 16:44:02 -0400

An innovative new research project, sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, will look at the life of the professional soldier in England from 1369 to 1453.

Armor stolen in Meridies

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:32:37 -0400

Benedict Longsword of Monmouth reports that armor was stolen from the vehicle of Michael Ward (Ian Lowery) in Montgomery, Alabama during the weekend of May 10-11, 2008. Lord Benedict hopes that SCA members will be on the lookout for it.

Viking sword find wows experts on Isle of Man

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:06:16 -0400

Dan Crowe and Rob Farrer of the Manx Detectorists Society have found artifacts with their metal detectors before, but nothing quite as dramatic as fragments of a Viking sword, a rare find on the Isle of Man. (photo)

“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.

"Age of Armor" and "Suburban Knights" at Woodson Art Museum

Wed, 7 May 2008 15:26:37 -0400

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin is going medieval this summer with a series of exhibits highlighting medieval armor and photographs of SCAdians by California photographer E.F. Kitchen. Keith Uhlig of the Wausau Daily Herald has the story.

Tibetan Arms and Armor at Met

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:18:52 -0400

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will host Tibetan Arms and Armor from the Permanent Collection through fall 2009 in the Arms and Armor Galleries, 1st floor, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gallery.

Dragon Swords N Daggers

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:34:34 -0400

Dragon Swords N Daggers offers medieval weapons and armor as well as articles on medieval history and information about medieval times and the period that spawned Europe from the V to the XV century. The articles include medieval weaponry and torture devices, the life within a castle walls, and knighthood.visit Dragon Swords N Daggers

California SCAdians learn about life in the Sault

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:11:15 -0400

California natives Ed and Kim Slone are moving to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where they hope to pursue their SCA interests. Linda Richardson of the Sault Star caught up with them at the recent “Passport to Unity” event designed to welcome new residents.

The weight of historical swords

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:14:00 -0400

The weight of historical swords has often been debated. J. Clements weighs in with his opinion in an online article for ARMA, The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts.

The "Age of Armor" at Woodson Art Museum

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:42:50 -0400

An exhibition, The Age of Armor, will be presented April 19-June 22, 2008 at Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin. The exhibit will consist of armor from the Higgins Armory Museum, as well as photographs by SCA members "in the form of platinum prints of California photographer E.F. Kitchen."

Oakeshott Institute Master Armorers Residency

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:10:49 -0400

Start: 2008/05/13 - 09:00

End: 2008/05/18 - 18:00

Timezone: US/Central

description:
Oakeshott Institute Master Armorers Residency will present five days of hot-metal forging demonstrations as well as demonstrations of chivalric practices by two armorers from the Minneapolis-based Oakeshott Institute.

Opportunities to try on armor and handle other forged pieces. A tented outdoor program.

http://www.lywam.o

Location:
Wausau, Wisconsin