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"For Tent and Trade: Masterpieces of Turkmen Weaving" at San Francisco's de Young Museum
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/06/10 - 13:48. Asian | Costuming | Embroidery | WeavingFor Tent and Trade: Masterpieces of Turkmen Weaving, an exhibition of textile weaving by the Turkmen of Turkmenistan, northwest Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan will be at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young Museum through September 7, 2008.
7th century Afghan oil paintings earliest discovered
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/05/05 - 23:07. 601 CE to 700 CE | Asian | Buddhism | CNN.com | Fine ArtsScientists working in the Bamiyan region of Afghanistan have discovered oil paintings on the walls of caves dating to the 7th centuries, 800 years before the earliest European oil paintings were created. (photos)
Tibetan Arms and Armor at Met
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/04/27 - 23:18. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Armouring and Weaponsmithing | Asian | Chinese | Exhibits | MongolianThe 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.
Results of parrot food experiment: why a seed-only diet wouldn't have worked in period
Submitted by aisinbiya on Sun, 2008/03/16 - 12:05. Asian | Aviculture | East | EuropeanLady Aisin Biya has concluded a six-week test of parrot feeding habits, and concludes that parrots would not have survived in medieval Europe on a diet composed only of the seeds available locally.
Korean national treasure destroyed by fire
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/02/28 - 19:35. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Architecture and Construction | Asian | Yahoo! NewsPolice in Seoul, Korea believe arson was responsible for the destruction of a 600-year-old gate considered to be Korea's most important national treasure.
[AET] College of Three Ravens 2008
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/01/29 - 21:18. Aethelmearc | Arts and Sciences | Asian | Middle Eastern2008/02/23 - 16:00
US/Eastern
The Barony of Thescorre is pleased to announce The College of Three Ravens to be held on February 23, 2008, at the Western Presbyterian Church, 101 East Main Street, Palmyra, NY (phone: 315-597-9171). The hall opens at 9 AM and closes at 9 PM. The site is very dry, non-smoking & all flames must be enclosed. The site is not handicapped accessible.
The College theme for this year is: "Everything Middle Eastern and Asian". We would like to see classes that have a ME or Asian bent to them.View class list here.
Barony of Thescorre (Palmyra, New York)
[TRI] Lion's Tourney 2008: Chinese New Year
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/01/18 - 00:06. Arts and Sciences | Asian | Martial Activities | Trimaris2008/02/08 - 18:00
2008/02/10 - 12:00
US/Eastern
Come up to Oldenfeld to celebrate Chinese New Year in the Land of Big Fun, Feburary 8th - 10th!
Lion's Tourney 2008: Chinese New Year
Feburary 8th - 10th, 2008.
The Barony of Oldenfeld in the Kingdom of Trimaris proudly invites all to join us when we will ring in the Year of the Lion in true Land of Big Fun style!
We now have full Lyst information available! Get ready for a good time fighting for the dream!
Barony of Oldenfeld (Crawfordville, Florida)
8th century kiln found in Vietnam
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/01/14 - 21:48. 701 CE to 800 CE | Asian | Glass and Ceramics | Yahoo! NewsArchaeologists working in Vietnam's central province of Quang Ngai have discovered an ancient brick kiln dating to the 8th century CE.
"History of Holidays" on the History Channel website
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/11/26 - 23:41. Asian | Christianity | European | Islam | Judaism | Legio Draconis | Middle Eastern | PaganismThe History Channel has created a website with interactive links covering the history of all the major holidays on the calendar.
Marco Polo's Zipangu really the Philippines?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/10/19 - 01:25. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Asian | Italian | JapaneseA new study by author Setsuko Matoba proposes the theory that the island of Zipangu made famous in The Travels of Marco Polo may not have been Japan, as believed, but the Philippines.
Octopus finds 12th century dish
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/09/26 - 12:17. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Asian | Glass and Ceramics | NauticalAn octopus caught recently by a Korean fisherman was hauled on board clutching a 900-year-old piece of pottery. The catch has led to the discovery of more than 30 12th century bowls.
SCA Asian Persona Survey
Submitted by spearweasel on Sun, 2007/08/12 - 15:14. SCA | Ansteorra | AsianKamaitachi no Kansuke requests help with a survey of SCAdians with Asian personas.
12th century Buddha paintings found
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2007/05/16 - 14:24. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Asian | Associated Press | Buddhism | Fine ArtsA Nepalese shepherd led researchers to a cave where he had found cave-paintings of Buddha, including a 55-panel mural depicting the life of Buddha, dating back to at least the 12th century.
Scholar Examines Muhammed, Islam
Submitted by Vallawulf on Fri, 2007/05/04 - 16:14. Asian | Islam | Middle Eastern | Review"When the prophet Muhammad died in 632, a tempest of political intrigue and deceit blew over Islam, transforming it forever. In this fast-paced and compelling tale, travel writer Rogerson (author of The Prophet Mohammad) conducts us on a fascinating journey back to seventh-century Medina and the various schemes that led to the division of Islam into Shia and Sunni factions."
Easter Island archaeologists conclude statues are petrified peeps
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/04/01 - 15:05. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Asian | General Science | HumorArchaeologists working at Easter Island have determined that the large statues are not volcanic rock, as once believed, but are, in fact, petrified peeps. Says project head Rock Newton, "Yes, we have verified that the statues are actually petrified Easter candy."
"Medieval Lands" offers sources for name and persona research
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/02/17 - 21:34. Asian | European | Heraldry | LinguisticsA great online source for documenting medieval genealogy is Charles Cawley's Medieval Lands, "the encyclopædia of territories in the medieval western world and the royal and noble families which ruled them."
Road Workers Discover Tran Dynasty Altar
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006/11/29 - 19:40. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Asian | Glass and Ceramics | Places of WorshipConstruction workers in Hanoi, Vietnam have discovered what is believed to be an ancient altar from the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400) as well as glassware dating to the same period.
Early Horse Domestication Evidence in Kazahkstan
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006/11/10 - 20:36. 601 CE and Earlier | Agriculture | Archaeology | AsianEvidence from soil suggests that people were relying on domesticated horses for survival more than 5,000 years ago.
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10th Century Korean Palace to be Excavated
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006/08/18 - 17:59. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Architecture and Construction | AsianTeams of experts from North and South Korea will band together to excavate the ancient site of the Koryo Kingdom in North Korea. The site is the location of a royal palace and tombs constructed in the 10th century CE.
Excavation of Hanoi's Ancient Citadel Continues
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006/06/17 - 12:20. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Architecture and Construction | AsianIn 2003, when construction workers set out to build a new parking lot for Vietnam's legislature, they were surprised to discover the remains of a 1,000-year-old century citadel buried beneath the city.
Glory IX: On the Silk Road to Glory
Submitted by Khalidah bint Yahyaa on Thu, 2006/05/18 - 17:00. Arts and Sciences | Asian | European | Martial Activities | Middle Eastern | Outlands | Roman | Youth Activities2006/06/30 - 12:00
2006/07/04 - 12:00
America/Denver
Summer brings the call to Glory!
Following in the footsteps of those who first brought goods to Rome, our caravan will find Adventure along the Silk Road. Merchants will gather from far and wide, and Guards will heed the call to protect their goods against the Brigands who await them. Experience the wonders of the Middle East, brave the dangers of the Taklimakan Desert, and join friends Old and New for food and fellowship in Chang’An, the Imperial City.
Up-to-date information is located at: http//www.glorywar.org/
LCCC Campground Buford, WY
7th Century Cambodian Ship Discovered
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006/04/10 - 19:59. 601 CE to 700 CE | Asian | NauticalCambodian archaeologists have discovered the remains of a wooden sailing ship thought to date back to the 7th century, pre-Angkorian Nokor Phnom era.
Exhibit on medieval Vietnamese ceramics opens at the Freer
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2005/07/12 - 15:30. Asian | Exhibits | Glass and Ceramics"Vietnamese Ceramics from the Red River Delta" opens on July 9 at the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and continues indefinitely.
Gaming Exhibit at Sackler Gallery
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005/05/05 - 21:45. Asian | Exhibits | Fine Arts | Games and GamblingThe Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington D.C. will host an exhibit on Asian Games through May 15, 2005.
History of Roses Explored
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/01/01 - 18:40. 601 CE and Earlier | Agriculture | AsianRoses have fascinated gardeners for generations. This short article looks at the history of the flower.
Kazinform: 13th-14th Century Village Discovered in Kazakhstan
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004/11/25 - 12:21. 801 CE to 900 CE | 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Asian | Russian | TelegraphResearchers are excited by the discovery of a 13th-14th century town on the dry bottom of the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan.
Photos and an original pantoum from Mists Investiture
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004/11/19 - 14:09. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Asian | Fine Arts | Photo Album | West | SCA RoyaltyIt's not a misshapen creature that haunts an opera house! A pantoum is a 15th century Malaysian poetry form, and Sir Balthazar has written one in honor of Princess Quentyn of the Mists. Balthazar has also published his photos from the Investiture.
Hobbits Discovered in Indonesia?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004/11/13 - 00:01. 601 CE and Earlier | Asian | CNN.com | General ScienceThe skeletal remains of a tiny adult female discovered on an Indonesian island have researchers fantasizing about hobbits.
Taj Mahal Celebrates 350th Birthday
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004/10/15 - 23:06. 1601 CE and Later | Architecture and Construction | Asian | Asian Indian | BBC NewsIndians are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Taj Mahal.
