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German Sword Arts Seminar

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:48:59 -0400

Start: 2008/07/26 - 10:00

End: 2008/07/27 - 17:00

Timezone: US/Pacific

description:
Join us for a weekend of German martial arts: Longsword, Rapier and Dagger in the German tradition as taught by Stefan Dieke of Alte Kampfkunst in Germany.

Learn from one of the leading instructors of German Martial arts. From Leichtenaur to Meyer, Stefan will be covering techniques in longsword, rapier, dagger and some wrestling (at the instructors discretion).

For more information contact Davenriche European Martial Arts School http://www.davenriche.com/

Location:
Davenriche European Martial Arts School (Santa Clara, California)

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.

The Soldier in later Medieval England

Sat, 24 May 2008 16:44:02 -0400

An innovative new research project, sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, will look at the life of the professional soldier in England from 1369 to 1453.

How chivalrous are you?

Sat, 3 May 2008 14:53:19 -0400

A 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

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:45:03 -0400

The 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

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:14:47 -0400

To 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

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:54:53 -0400

His 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

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:52:51 -0500

The 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

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:24:22 -0500

Personal blog by Viscount Galen of Bristol of the Middle Kingdom, formerly of Ansteorra, Drachenwald, and Meridies.visit Viscount Galen of Bristol's blog

Vatican publishes documents from Knights Templar heresy trials

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:48:49 -0400

The 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

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:30:37 -0500

Prof. 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

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:40:02 -0500

14th 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

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:27:14 -0500

The 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

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:12:46 -0500

On 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

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 19:20:45 -0500

Sven 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.