SCAtoday.net - 1601 CE and Later

Queen of England strips Knight of his title

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 07:35:05 -0400

HRM Elizabeth II, Queen of England, has stripped Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, of his knighthood in a move to protest the human rights abuses in his country.

Youthful portrait of Elizabeth I discovered

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:11:22 -0400

A rare portrait of the young Elizabeth I dating from between 1650 to 1680 has been discovered in a private collection at Boughton House in Northamptonshire.

Tasha Tudor, 1915-2008

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:26:56 -0400

Have you ever fantasized about living a period style life in the modern world? Period clothing, period furnishings and decorating, period house (but with the occasional hidden electrical outlet)? American artist and author Tasha Tudor really did it, though her period was the 1830s rather than the middle ages or renaissance. Tasha Tudor died at home on June 18, 2008 at the age of 92, surrounded by family and friends (and presumably corgis).

Shakespeare First Folio brings over UK£400,000 at auction

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:42:08 -0400

A rare Shakespeare First Folio was auctioned by Christies recently bringing UK£435,250 from an unnamed purchaser. The book was sold to Sir Thomas Munro of Lindertis in 1837 and remained in the family until the 1970s when bought by Christies.

Wood turning Video

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:25:30 -0400

A brief look at a tiny wood lathe powered with a hand-pumped bow is available on YouTube.visit Wood turning Video

1600 volcano affected world climate

Sat, 3 May 2008 12:22:32 -0400

UC Davis geology professor Ken Verosub believes that a volcano which erupted in 1600 in Peru may have affected global weather, causing famine in Russia and a late wine harvest in France.

Pre-1640's Shakespeare folios to be digitized

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:13:27 -0400

The Bodleian and Folger Libraries are combining efforts to create digital copies of "all 75 editions of William Shakespeare's plays printed in the quarto format before the year 1641." The folios are the closest copies to Shakepseare's own in existence.

Mysterious "feather pits" shed light on forgotten witches of England

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:51:04 -0400

Evidence of pagan rituals involving swans and other birds in the Cornish countryside in the 17th century has been uncovered by archaeologists.

Shakespeare and politics

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:03:34 -0400

With the presidential election looming and politics on everyone's mind, the Los Angeles Times ponders the words of the Bard and how he would see our modern world in an opinions piece by Jess Winfield.

Costuming sets the mood of historical films

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:49:10 -0400

An article by David Ansen in the March 6 Newsweek Magazine on the latest costume dramas deals with the HBO mini-series John Adams and how costume sets the mood for a project.

Re-enactors needed for Canadian events

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:56:17 -0400

David J. Brunelle, Heritage Co-ordinator for the Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival, reports that the City of Barrie (Ontario) Festival is seeking re-enactors, presenters and musicians for its 19th Century/War of 1812 encampment. Other encampments are also seeking performers.

Royal children subjects of Columbus exhibit

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:03:51 -0400

Lady Faoileann reports that the Columbus (Ohio) Museum of Art will sponsor a special exhibit Great Expectations: Aristocratic Children in European Portraiture through June 8, 2008.

Early 17th century Japanese village discovered in Cambodia

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:16:45 -0500

Researchers working on a site near Phnom Penh in Cambodia believe they have discovered the remains of a Japanese village dating to the 17th century. Artifacts found include ceramics and kilns.

Renaissance Dance Database

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:13:40 -0500

The Renaissance Dance Database is a tool for accessing the various dance resources available on the web. It enables searching by style, creator, primary source, or number of dancers. Suggestions of new links and resources are always welcome.visit Renaissance Dance Database

Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria to be displayed in Cleveland

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:07:04 -0500

February 24, 2008 – June 1, 2008 the Cleveland Museum of Art will host Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria, an exhibit of over 200 pieces of armor from the 16th and 17th centuries.