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Medieval baby bottles found in Veliky Novgorod

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:14:51 -0400

Archaeologists working at excavations in Veliky Novgorod, Russia have discovered leather and horn bottle used to feed infants. The bottles were crafted by medieval Slavs.

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.

“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.

Slavic Interest Group newsletter and program notes online

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:06:13 -0500

Lady Marija Kotok of Sylvan Glen in AEthelemarc reports that the latest edition of the Slavic Interest group newsletter and notes from December 2007's Slavic University are now available online.

Choral sounds from the Male Choir of St. Petersburg (Russia)

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:04:18 -0500

A video on YouTube features the Male Choir of St. Petersburg, Russia, an a capella choir of 25 singers who will be making their American debut in 2009.

Errant Knight Jewellery

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 22:09:23 -0500

Errant Knight offers stunning hand-made authentic artefact replicas including court belts, sword and armour belts and jewelry. All items are thoroughly researched to ensure historical accuracy.visit Errant Knight Jewellery

Russian birchbark manuscripts online

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:19:32 -0400

Researchers from the Novgorod Museum Reserve are in the process of translating ancient Russian manuscripts written on birchbark in Old Slavonic and posting the translations online. (photo)

Viking clothing found in Pskov, Russia

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:15:33 -0400

Peter Beatson has published an extensive online report detailing the work of researchers E. Zubkova, O. Orfinskaya, D. Likhachev on the discovery of Viking-age textiles in three chamber graves in Pskov, Russia in 2006.

75 medieval graves found in Novgorod

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:08:43 -0400

Russian archaeologists have discovered 75 graves dating from the 15th to 18th centuries C.E. in Veliki Novgorod. The experts hope that more tombs will be found.

Newcomer's Feast

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:16:50 -0400

Start: 2007/10/06 - 09:00

End: 2007/10/06 - 20:00

Timezone: US/Alaska

description:
The members of the Incipient Shire of Pavlok Gorod welcome one and all to join us in celebrating the food and culture of late period Russia. The morning will be dedicated to classes, and the afternoon and early evening to a four course feast prepared by Gwenhyvar Ferch Rinn, separated by a variety of presentations.

Site Information: Springhill Hall behind St. Paul's Lutheran church 3077 E.Rezanof / Kodiak, AK. Site

Location:
Shire of Pavlok Gorod (Kodiak, Alaska)

Russian participants to re-enact battle for Constantinople

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:15:46 -0400

Re-enactors in Russia are preparing an elaborate re-enactment of the 1453 battle for Constantinople, in which it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks.

Russians can't get enough English history

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:29:53 -0400

According to author Adrian Blomfield, "Anglo-Russian relations may be in worse shape than at any time since the Cold War, but that has failed to dent the enthusiasm of thousands of young Russians who spend their weekends recreating British historical battles."

Yurts invade Canada

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 11:53:48 -0400

The Muhlberger's Early History website has a story about how yurts are now being manufactured and sold throughout Canada as cheap housing. (Photo)

Medieval Reenactors: Livonia vs Russia

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:03:32 -0400

A set of photos from a reenactment of the 1242 Chudskoe Lake battle in Pskov, Russia is available online.

Russia's Caucasus "the mountain of tongues"

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:39:36 -0400

A 10th-century geographer, traveling in Russia's Caucasus Mountains, referred to them as the "mountain of tongues" due to the diversity of languages preserved in the isolated villages. This diversity continues today in an area which supports 34 ethnic groups.