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How chivalrous are you?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/03 - 18:53. Chivalry (historical) | Humor | Modern SocietyA quiz by Anya Yurchyshyn on MSN's Men's Lifestyle page asks "How chivalrous are you?"
Denmark and Cyprus pay tribute to 12th century king
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Sun, 2008/04/27 - 15:45. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Middle Eastern | Reuters | ScandanavianThe countries of Denmark and Cyprus recently banded together to honor a 12th century Danish king who died on the island during the First Crusade.
Chivalry lives in San Diego
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/04/16 - 18:14. Chivalry (historical) | Media | Modern SocietyTo Scott Farrell of Chivalry Today, chivalry is very much alive and plays an important role in everyday life. Reporter Geoff Bouvier of the San Diego Weekly Reader has the story.
Fra' Bertie, Knights of Malta leader, dies
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/03/20 - 11:54. Chivalry (historical) | Christianity | MilestonesHis Most Eminent Highness Fra' Andrew Bertie, the first Englishman to lead the Knights of Malta, has died, leaving the Order to select its new Grand Master.
Campaign to save cave from damage
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Tue, 2008/01/01 - 16:52. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Chivalry (historical) | EnglishThe Royston Cave, a man-made cave that dates to the 13th century, is under threat from truck traffic on the road above the cave.
Viscount Galen of Bristol's blog
Submitted by ViscountGalen on Sun, 2007/11/18 - 23:24. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Ansteorra | Armoured Combat | Chivalry (historical) | Christianity | English | Middle | Opinion | Photo AlbumPersonal blog by Viscount Galen of Bristol of the Middle Kingdom, formerly of Ansteorra, Drachenwald, and Meridies.
Vatican publishes documents from Knights Templar heresy trials
Submitted by Elinor Strangewayes on Mon, 2007/10/15 - 17:48. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Associated Press | Chivalry (historical) | Christianity | European | Legal HistoryThe Vatican is finally publishing Processus Contra Templarios, the report from the heresy trials of the Knights Templar that was lost in the Vatican secret archives for 700 years due to a filing error.
Steven Muhlberger's "Chivalry Today" interview
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/02/05 - 13:30. Audio/Podcast | Chivalry (historical) | MediaProf. Steven Muhlberger author of Deeds of Arms discusses chivalry in the Middle Ages on the Chivalry Today podcast.
The Deposition of Sir John Sully, Iddesleigh, 1386
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/01/31 - 22:40. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Armoured Combat | Chivalry (historical) | English14th century English knight Sir John Sully was buried in the Church of the Holy Cross in Exeter, England after dying at the advanced age of 106. His great age is documented in part by a deposition in which he discusses his long military career and some of the battles in which he participated. The website includes a transcript of the deposition.
Chivalry in the modern world
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007/01/11 - 12:27. Audio/Podcast | Chivalry (historical) | Modern SocietyThe website Chivalry Today offers discussions of the necessity of a Code of Chivalry in a 21st century world. The site includes online discussions and podcasts on a number of topics such as "Influential People," "Women and Chivalry" and "Today's Heroes."
Flower of Battle: Knightly combat in Medieval Italy
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/01/05 - 17:12. Armoured Combat | Chivalry (historical) | ItalianOn January 28, 2007, Prof. Rachel Fulton of the University of Chicago, The Chicago Swordplay Guild, and The Armour Research Society will present a seminar and workshop in Chicago, Illinois.
Swedish knight's oath
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/01/05 - 00:20. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Chivalry (historical) | ScandanavianSven Norén has posted a translation of a 15th century oath taken by 70 knights at the coronation of Christoph of Bavaria as King of Sweden in 1441.
Web preview created for Caidan fundraising calendar
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2006/11/28 - 19:09. Caid | Chivalry (historical) | Christianity | Fine ArtsA web site has been created for the highly-successful "Benedictions: A Caidan Calendar of Chivalry and Sainthood". The calendar's sales are a fundraiser to benefit Caid's kingdom coffers, which suffered substantial losses due to the cancellation of this year's Great Western War.
Today in the Middle Ages: October 9, 1547
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006/10/09 - 14:26. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Fine Arts | Spanish | Today in the Middle AgesMiguel de Cervantes, creator of Don Quixote and spiritual ancestor of thousands of SCAdians, was born on October 9, 1547. His Wikipedia entry says "he lived an unsettled life of hardship and adventure."
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Today in the Middle Ages: July 11, 1302
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006/07/11 - 14:49. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Armoured Combat | Chivalry (historical) | Equestrian Combat | Flemish | French | Today in the Middle AgesInsurgent Flemish peasants shocked the chivalry of Europe by defeating the occupying French cavalry at Courtrai (modern Kortrijk) on July 11, 1302.
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Today in the Middle Ages: June 26, 1559
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006/06/26 - 15:52. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | 1601 CE and Later | Chivalry (historical) | Rapier Combat | Today in the Middle AgesOn June 26, 1559, the Parliament of Paris outlawed the practice of dueling.
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Today in the Middle Ages: June 15, 1330
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/06/15 - 15:58. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Chivalry (historical) | English | Today in the Middle AgesEdward the Black Prince was born on June 15, 1330.
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An SCA King In Camelot: Duke of Caid plays King Arthur on stage
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2006/06/14 - 11:44. Caid | Chivalry (historical) | Performing ArtsScott Farrell, known in the SCA as Duke Guillaume de la Belgique, will portray King Arthur in a San Diego, California, production of the musical Camelot. The production runs July 8 through July 16, 2006.
Today in the Middle Ages: June 7, 1520
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006/06/07 - 15:07. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Chivalry (historical) | English | Equestrian Combat | French | Today in the Middle AgesThe rival kings of England and France, Henry VIII and Francis I, met near Calais on June 7, 1520 for the meeting and tournament that became known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold.
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Today in the Middle Ages: May 28, 1291
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006/05/28 - 15:28. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Christianity | Islam | Middle Eastern | Today in the Middle AgesOn May 28, 1291, during the Siege of Acre, the temple of the Knights Templar was destroyed. With it went the crusading Knights' last foothold in the Holy Land.
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Today in the Middle Ages: April 27, 1174
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/04/27 - 14:56. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Fine Arts | French | Today in the Middle AgesOn April 27, 1174, Marie de Champagne's Court of Love released its reply to the oft-debated question, "Can real love exist between married people?"
Today in the Middle Ages: April 22, 1348
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006/04/22 - 19:44. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Dance | English | Today in the Middle AgesThe legendary dropped-underwear incident that led to the founding of England's highest order of knighthood is said to have happened on April 22, 1348.
