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Rune calendar website
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 21:25. Astrology and Astronomy | General Science | Scandanavian | Scribal ArtsLooking for an interesting A&S project, fan of Nordic studies - or just seeking an interesting way to track time - then visit the Gangleri website for an article on Rune Calendars.
Arthur C. Clarke Dies
Submitted by Vallawulf on Wed, 2008/03/19 - 15:47. Astrology and Astronomy | Media | Milestones | Modern Society | New York TimesFamed science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke has died on March 18 at a hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the age of 90. Best-known for his work 2001: A Space Odyssey, his work on communications satellites also helped change the world.
"Copernicus' Secret" brings scientist to life
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/02/05 - 21:48. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | Review | SlavicUp until now, little has been known about the personal life of medieval astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, but author Jack Repcheck brings life to the man in his new book Copernicus' Secret: How the Scientific Revolution Began. Owen Gingerich reviews the book for the Sunday New York Times.
Peter the Rock Passes Away in Atenveldt
Submitted by Vallawulf on Fri, 2007/08/31 - 14:59. Astrology and Astronomy | Atenveldt | MilestonesAuthor and scientist Peter L. Manly, known in the SCA as Lord Peter of Barony Atenveldt (or Peter the Rock, Peter of House Staghold), passed away at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on July, 27, 2007, just shy of his 62nd birthday.
Galileo's Gazing
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/08/20 - 19:47. Arts and Sciences | Astrology and Astronomy | Lochac | Martial Activities | Performing Arts2007/10/13 - 09:30
2007/10/14 - 10:00
Australia/NSW
The Canton of Stowe-on-the-Wowld and the Barony of Rowany are pleased to present Galileo's Gazing (aka The Stargazing Event)
*When: From 0930 ,Saturday 13th of October to 10am Sunday 14th.
*Where:
Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
Centre http://www.glenworth.com.au/find-glenworth.html
Peats Ridge, NSW, Australia.
Lattitude 33°24'10.70"S Longitutde 151°11'35.17
Canton of Stowe-on-the-Wowld and the Barony of Rowany (Peats Ridge, New South Wales, Australia)
"Astonishingly modern" technology marks 14th century Indian observatory
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/06/26 - 18:40. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Asian Indian | Astrology and AstronomyScientists working at the 14th-century Pir Ghaib Observatory in Delhi, India were astonished to find instruments used to tell time and study the celestial skies including a "zenith tube" through which the moon could be observed.
14th century astrolabe brings record price
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/03/30 - 11:57. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | BBC News | English | General ScienceA rare 14th century astrolade quadrant has been auctioned off to an anonymous bidder for UK£138,000. The instrument was crafted of brass in 1388 and was used "for telling time, mapping the stars and taking measurements."
14th century astrolabe to be auctioned
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/02/23 - 20:51. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | BBC News | English | General ScienceA 14th century astrolabe quadrant, discovered beneath the clay floors of a 17th century building in Kent, England, has been listed for auction March 21, 2007 with hopes to bring between UK£60,000 and UK£100,000.
Scientists at last understand ancient calculating device
Submitted by Gwenhyfar on Thu, 2006/11/30 - 19:52. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Astrology and Astronomy | Greek | MSNBCAfter many years of study, scientists at last can fathom the works of a calculating device from ancient Greece, which some researchers consider more valuable than the Mona Lisa due to its unique historical value.
Cosmologists Find Truth in Medieval World View
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006/08/11 - 20:00. Astrology and Astronomy | Modern Society | NPR | Religion and Philosophy | ReviewIn The View from the Center of the Universe, Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams point out the similarities between ancient beliefs about a terracentric universe and recent discoveries about the results of the Big Bang.
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Today in the Middle Ages: July 13, 1527
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/07/13 - 21:01. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | English | Religion and Philosophy | Today in the Middle AgesJohn Dee, scholar, mystic, and astrologer to Queen Elizabeth I, was born on July 13, 1527.
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"Tropical Stonehenge" Found in Amazon Rainforest
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2006/07/04 - 18:47. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Astrology and Astronomy | New WorldScientists have uncovered a ring of stones in the Amazon jungle near Sao Paulo, Brazil, that they are calling the "Tropical Stonehenge."
Today in the Middle Ages: June 6, 1178
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006/06/06 - 16:22. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | English | Today in the Middle AgesOn June 6, 1178, a group of monks in Canterbury reported seeing "two hours of light" on the shadowed part of the moon.
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Today in the Middle Ages: April 30, 1006
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006/04/30 - 17:47. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | Today in the Middle AgesThe brightest supernova seen in historical times appeared on April 30, 1006.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 24, 1066
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006/04/24 - 14:17. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | English | Norman | Saxon | Today in the Middle AgesOn April 24, 1066, Halley's Comet appeared in the skies over an already unsettled England.
Head of Copernicus Found?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006/03/25 - 22:52. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | General Science | Medicine | SlavicArchaeologists excavating a crypt beneath a 14th century cathedral in Frombork, Poland, believe they may have found the skull of the revolutionary astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
Starry-eyed Surprise: Medieval Astronomy
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2006/01/27 - 13:15. Aoife's Links | Astrology and Astronomy | Christianity | Geography | Islam | NauticalDame Aoife brings us a veritable galaxy of links this week, concerning astronomy not only as a natural science but also as a medieval navigation and timekeeping aid.
Michael of Rhodes Website Online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006/01/03 - 19:30. Astrology and Astronomy | Cartography | Italian | Nautical15th century Venetian sailor Michael of Rhodes is the subject of a website which chronicles his works on astrology, navigation and calendrical computations.
Happy New Year: 964!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005/12/30 - 21:32. Astrology and Astronomy | Modern SocietyA new book by University of Victoria mathematician Florin Diacu, Lost Millennium: History's Timetables Under Siege, explores the time theories of Russian mathematician Anatoli Fomenko and determines that the year is really 963.
Daymarks: Ancient Timekeeping
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/12/10 - 17:18. 601 CE and Earlier | 801 CE to 900 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | ScandanavianHow did our ancestors keep track of time before clocks, wristwatches and cellphones? They used daymarks.
Forensic Scientists Help Solve Mystery of Copernicus' Grave
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005/11/18 - 23:02. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | BBC News | SlavicArchaeologists believe that they have found the grave of 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus including a skull and partial remains.
"Cranky Professor" Highlights What's New in Historical Research
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005/08/30 - 18:42. Astrology and Astronomy | Fine Arts | New York TimesOn the Cranky Professor blog, Michael Thinkler invites ancient and medieval historians to share information on their latest research projects and ideas.
Science & Theology: Fact & Fiction
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/08/14 - 13:56. Astrology and Astronomy | Christianity | General ScienceIn an article for Science & Theology News, columnist Carolyn Moynihan discusses the facts and myths of scientific thought in the medieval world.
17th Century Islamic Brass Superior to European
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/06/12 - 13:25. 1601 CE and Later | Asian Indian | Astrology and Astronomy | MetalworkingA study by archaeometallurgists has determined that 17th century brass astrolabes constructed by Indian artisans were centuries ahead of their European counterparts.
Northshield Scholar Seeks Help with Alchemy Project
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005/04/21 - 21:17. Astrology and Astronomy | Modern Society | NorthshieldLord Roibeard O'Connor of the Kingdom of Northshield is working on a scientific history project for his graduate degree and would like some help with alchemy processes and procedures.
Viking Telescope
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/03/26 - 21:24. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | BBC News | Nautical | ScandanavianResearch on lenses discovered at a Viking archaeological dig on the island of Gotland provides evidence that the Norse may have had sophisticated navigational instruments as early as the 11th century.
Medieval Spring Celebrations
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2005/03/20 - 18:55. Aoife's Links | Astrology and Astronomy | Religion and PhilosophyAoife is just in time this week, with an Aoife's Links edition devoted to Spring Equinox rituals and customs and other celebrations of the season.
Medieval Science Page
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2005/03/17 - 19:43. Astrology and Astronomy | General Science | MedicineThe Medieval Science Page is a comprehensive directory of cataloged links to resources about general science in the Middle Ages. Topics include alchemy, navigation, mathematics, medicine, botany, timekeeping (horology), weights and measures (metrology), physics, and many others.
Experts Puzzled by "UFO" Coin
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/02/20 - 21:40. 1601 CE and Later | Astrology and Astronomy | MetalworkingA 17th century French coin seems to depict a "flying saucer over a countryside," but what was intended to be portrayed remains a mystery.
Atenveldter Makes Real History
Submitted by ianuk on Tue, 2005/01/18 - 13:31. Astrology and Astronomy | Atenveldt | Modern SocietyHL Mikhail Andreyevich Putnikov called Misha has been making history. In the modern world, Misha is Mike Bushroe, an engineer working through the University of Arizona on the Huygens Probe that landed on the moon, Titan.
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