Audio/Podcast

"Beowulf, Lay of the Last Survivor" reading online

Audio/Podcast | English | Fine Arts | Jewelry/Lapidary
The recent release of the animated film Beowulf has rekindled interest in the epic poem. Harper's Magazine provides a stanza from the poem, read in Old English, as well as a great photo of a jeweled brooch.

Islamic food on the Splendid Table

Audio/Podcast | Cooking | Middle Eastern
The March 1, 2008 edition of American Public Media's The Splendid Table features a discussion of Islamic cooking with Charles Perry, historian of Arab cuisine.

The Blackfeather News

Ansteorra | Audio/Podcast
Lord Ivo Blackhawk has announced the premiere episode of the The Blackfeather News, a monthly news show covering items of interest to the populace of the north of the Kingdom of Ansteorra.

On the air with the Incipient Shire of Drachtod

Artemisia | Audio/Podcast | Interview | Media
Lady Sophia of Artemisia's Incipient Shire of Drachetod (Eastern Montana) spoke recently with Emilie Boyles of KXGN TV5 In Glendive, Montana. An MP3 file of the interview is available online.

Feathered Companions podcasts goes online

Arts and Sciences | Audio/Podcast | Aviculture
In the early hours of the morning of June 6th, 2007, a little tiny bit of history was made when the Feathered Companions podcast went live on the world wide web.

History Channel offers RSS and podcasts

Audio/Podcast | History Channel | Media
Duke Brannos of Legio Draconis reports that the History Channel now offers RSS feeds of their schedule and programming and podcasts of popular shows.

Thomas Whitehart to be featured on Weekend America

Audio/Podcast | Caid | Interview | Irish | Media | NPR | Performing Arts
Caidan storyteller THL Thomas Whitehart, also known as True Thomas the Storyteller, will be featured in the Saturday March 17, 2007 edition of Public Radio's Weekend America. His segment will cover Irish lore and storytelling.

Stonehenge village archaeologist interviewed

601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Audio/Podcast | English | Interview
Australia's ABC Radio National recently broadcast an interview with Mike Parker Pearson, one of the archaeologists who discovered the ancient settlement near Stonehenge. Stephanie Kennedy conducts the interview. (Transcript and podcast available)

MIT OpenCourseWare offers free courses for interested SCAdians

Arts and Sciences | Audio/Podcast | Fine Arts | Martial Activities | Modern Society
Lady Merouda Pendray of the Kingdom of Northshield has discovered a website which provides "college level course work available for free for use by teachers, other professionals, and self-directed learners."

Renaissance Festival Awards announced

Audio/Podcast | Performing Arts | Ren Faires
Renaissance Festival podcast has announced the winners of the 2nd annual Renaissance Festival Awards. The winners were selected by Renaissance faire fans.

Steven Muhlberger's "Chivalry Today" interview

Audio/Podcast | Chivalry (historical) | Media
Prof. Steven Muhlberger author of Deeds of Arms discusses chivalry in the Middle Ages on the Chivalry Today podcast.

Chivalry in the modern world

Audio/Podcast | Chivalry (historical) | Modern Society
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."

New translation of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" on BBC Radio 4

Audio/Podcast | English | Fine Arts | Guardian | Review
Unable to view the original manuscript of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in the British Library, Simon Armitage decided to make his own translation. In an article for the Guardian, Armitage discusses the work and provides an excerpt.

Report from Gulf Wars XV available in podcast

Armoured Combat | Audio/Podcast | Court Reports | Interview | PainBank | Gulf Wars
A comprehensive report of Gulf Wars XV by Richard fitzWilliams and Kith the Silent, with their guests, Duchess Eanor of Amberhall and Eldric von Atzinger, is available on the PainBank podcast site.

Pain Bank Interview with Viscount Sir Tristan von Eisig, K.W. Rattan Symposiom, N.S. TOC and Gulf Wars

Audio/Podcast | Calontir | Gleann Abhann | Interview | Middle | Northshield | Gulf Wars
PainBank (a podcast website) has posted an interview with the infamous Pennsic Kamikaze host, Viscount Tristan von Eisig.

SCA Centric Podcast

SCA | Armoured Combat | Audio/Podcast | Media
Richard fitzWilliams and Kith the Silent have announced production of an SCA-oriented podcast.

PainBank: An SCA-centric podcast

SCA | Armoured Combat | Audio/Podcast | Interview | Media | Middle | Major Events
Richard fitzWilliams and Kith the Silent, both from the Midrealm, have inaugurated a podcast series of interest to SCAdians. The PainBank podcasts will feature mostly armoured combat topics initially, but the creators hope to branch out to other topics soon.

Early Music Online

Audio/Podcast | Media | Modern Society | Performing Arts
Looking for an online source that plays medieval music? Check out Treasury of Early Music, a classical program hosted by Jorge Salazar.

1st Annual Renaissance Festival Performer Awards

Audio/Podcast | Performing Arts | Ren Faires
Marc Gunn and Kristen Roger have announced that the Renaissance Festival Podcast will sponsor award presentations for the best Renaissance Festival Performers. Those interested may vote online until January 15, 2006.

Uprising XIX Photos, Music Online

Artemisia | Audio/Podcast | Martial Activities | Performing Arts | Photo Album
Lord John Gilson has posted photos from Uprising XIX, which took place in the Kingdom of Artemisia.

Medieval Music: Charms to Soothe the Savage Breast

Aoife's Links | Audio/Podcast | Fine Arts
This week Dame Aoife shares links relating to medieval and renaissance music.

Love and Romance Online

Aoife's Links | Audio/Podcast
This week, Dame Aoife takes the time to track down websites dealing with love, romance and Valentine's Day.

Once More, With Hobbits

Audio/Podcast
"Once More with Hobbits, A Lord of the Rings/Buffy the Vampire Slayer Adventure" is a filker's work in progress and an homage to both genres.

Celtic Cadence Web Site Offers Lyrics, MP3s for SCA Bards

Audio/Podcast | SCA Announce
Celtic Cadence is a two-person bardic troupe with original and traditional music. Lyrics and downloadable MP3 tracks are available as a resource for bards in the SCA.

Sleeping Tight in the SCA

Aoife's Links | Audio/Podcast | Woodworking | Major Events
Camping season is here! Do you have a comfortable place to sleep? Aoife shares sources for Medieval and Renaissance beds in this week's column.
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