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Sea Stallion to return to Denmark

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:11:04 -0400

The Sea Stallion, the replica of the Danish longship which sailed from Denmark to Ireland in 2007, is scheduled to be returned to Denmark for exhibition.

Scots find origins in Ireland

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:10 -0400

Historians believe that Scotland was colonized by Irish tribes in the 3rd and 4th centuries C.E. Magnus Linklater of the Times Online offers a glimpse of early Scottish history.

African beads found at medieval Irish archaeological dig

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:53:16 -0400

Archaeologists working at Newtwopothouse, a site near Cork, Ireland, have discovered African beads among the medieval artifacts, showing that the Irish were carrying out trade with North Africa at the time.

Irish town emerges as Viking trade center

Sat, 17 May 2008 16:57:57 -0400

Excavation for a highway by-pass have unearthed evidence of a Viking trading center in Woodstown in County Waterford, Ireland. Over 5,000 artifacts have so far been discovered dating to the year 860.

"Magical" Irish towers

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:58:47 -0400

In an article on his blog, writer Philip Coppens discusses the "mysterious round Irish towers," an Irish medieval architectural phenomenon. The article is entitled Round towers: needles in magical landscape?

Right castle, wrong stone?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:38:08 -0400

New research at Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland points to the possibility that the stone kissed by millions may not be the "Blarney Stone" of legend.

[OUT] Irish Dinner and a Tourney

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:44:58 -0400

Start: 2008/03/21 - 18:00

End: 2008/03/21 - 21:00

Timezone: US/Mountain

description:
For all you Celts (even just for a day!) out there, in celebration of St. Patty's Day, an Irish Dinner & A Tourney!

When:
March 21, 2008
6:00pm to 9pm

Where:
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W 6th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(see directions below)

Why:
Because Irish eyes are smiling, but also to welcome our newcomers!

Who:
Your autocrat for this D&T is Lady Maire Dooley

Location:
Barony of Caerthe (Golden, Colorado)

Teribus to perform in Midrealm

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:13:37 -0400

Teribus (featuring Midrealm drummer Nevik) will be performing their first concert within the borders of the Barony of Fenix in the Middle Kingdom on March 22, 2008.

Persona Questions

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:39:02 -0500

I am in the process of developing my persona. I have gone so far as to create a bit of background for my persona (Guinevere's parents). I have a couple of questions reguarding Guinevere's mother:

Time period: 1499 A`ine has been educated by a Welsh man, Phelip. Phelip comes to A`ine's rescue. They get married with the blessing of A`ine's Father. A`ine and Phelip move to Wales because of the growing unrest between the Protestant and Cathloic's.

Viking boat to be lifted from Irish river

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:02:07 -0400

A longboat, dating to the Viking era, is soon to be lifted from the River Boyne in Drogheda, Ireland. It is the first such discovery in Ireland.

Voyage of the Sea Stallion

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 21:03:34 -0400

On July 1, 2007, a crew of 65 men and women set sail from Denmark to Dublin on a reconstructed Viking warship called the Sea Stallion. The project's goal was to recreate the journey of the Viking raiding parties.

Tara still on the "Crisis List"

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:57:58 -0400

Ireland's historic Hill of Tara has been added to the world's 100 most-endangered heritage sites due to plans to build a motorway in close proximity to the archaeological sites.

Laser technology may unlock the secrets of the Book of Kells

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:14:59 -0400

21st century laser technology will be used over the next two years to analyze Ireland's famous Book of Kells, a 9th century gospel housed at Trinity College in Dublin. Experts hope that analysis of the pigments may shed new light on medieval Irish trade routes.

Celtic temple discovered near Tara

Fri, 18 May 2007 16:03:55 -0400

In an interview with Conor Newman, an archaeology professor at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Melissa Block of NPR's All Things Considered learns about the recent discovery of a celtic temple near Ireland's Tara.

Grand Thing

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:45:02 -0400

Start: 2007/05/25 - 13:00

End: 2007/05/28 - 13:00

Timezone: US/Pacific

description:
The Barony of Stromgard and the village of Bjorgvin would like to invite you the Second Grand Thing. This will be a period event focusing on Norse and Irish traditions of the Viking era with fighting, contests, games and a Grand Feast! There will be a multi-weapons tournament, a Viking raiders tournament of ships, and a monastery raid where you keep what booty you can escape with.

There will be contests in, axe/spear throwing, archery, wrestling and more. We will repeat the siege-cooking contest "Barbarians at the Gate" the Norsemen are coming! Bring whatever you need to feed 20 warriors and maybe they will go away, leftovers will be used at the feast. Many contests and games for children of all ages so come join us. Site has water, electric, and bathrooms with pay showers.

Location:
Barony of Stromgard (Stevenson, Washington)