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Arabic coins found in Viking treasure trove

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:50:06 -0400

Arabic coins were recently found in a huge hoard of Viking treasure discovered recently in Sweden. The coins were part of the "largest early Viking hoard ever discovered in Sweden."

Roman subway excavations produce wonderful archaeological finds

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 13:01:46 -0400

Archaeologists working at the site of a subway line near the Piazza Venezia in Rome have made some incredible finds including a 6th century copper factory and artifacts from a Renaissance palace kitchen.

Anglo-Saxon cemetery yields treasure

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:45:40 -0400

The discovery of a series of 5th century Anglo Saxon graves in Kent, England has created the need for an inquest before the Kent County Council due to the wealth of artifacts found with the graves.

[CAL] Metal and Glass Workers Symposium

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:50:25 -0400

Start: 2008/08/29 - 18:00

End: 2008/09/01 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Central

description:
From 29 August to 1 September 2008, there will be a metal and glassworkers gathering. Three Rivers is sponsoring three full days of hands-on classes and demos, ranging from blacksmithing and knife-making to repousse to coin-stamping to pewter-casting to stained glass... My list goes on and on!

This will be predominantly an outdoor event, with plenty of camping space available. There will also be a large barn on site, with poured concrete

Location:
Barony of Three Rivers (Warrenton, Missouri)

Medieval belt buckle discovered in Scotland

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:17:28 -0400

A sewer line breakage in Perth, Scotland, has led to discovery of a copper alloy belt buckle that probably dates back to the 12th century.

Metal detectors dispute discovery of 14th century seal

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:42:36 -0500

Two metal detector enthusiasts are laying claim to discovery of a 13th or 14th century seal depicting the murder of Thomas Becket. The seal was found in a North Yorkshire field.

Princeton acquires Sarmas Collection

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:44:07 -0500

Princeton University Library's Department of Rare Books and Special Collections has acquired the Sarmas Collection of coins from 13th-14th century Greece. The 800-coin collection will "help researchers deepen their knowledge about a period of Middle Age history that has been little understood by scholars."

Emperor Valens cursed

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 16:57:32 -0500

Sometime in the 4th century, someone was REALLY cheesed off at the emperor — at least enough to curse him by defacing his image and wrapping lead around his face.

Roman feast gear found in London well

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:19:04 -0500

A 4th century banqueting set which once belonged to a rich Roman family was discovered recently in a well during excavation in London. The set included 19 metal vessels. (photos)

The treasures of Richard II

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:58:56 -0500

A website chronicling the treasure roll of Richard II, compiled in the late 14th century, "offers a rare insight into the magnificence of a late medieval English king." The site includes photos of many of the treasures listed in the Roll.

Little clock of horrors

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:26:44 -0500

Straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean, a 400-year-old automaton clock includes a skull that laughs, screams, bites and launches snakes from its eye sockets. (photos)

"Harrogate Hoard" wows archaeologists

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:29:08 -0500

"The most important Viking find in Britain in 150 years" has just been discovered in a Yorkshire field. Among the over 8,500 objects found was a rare silver gilt cup, one of only two in existence.

Steampunk enthusiast creates historical-look laptop computer

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:41:00 -0500

"Datamancer", as Hieronymus Isambard "Jake" von Slatt is known online, is enthusiastic about packaging modern technology in historically inspired Victorian-era enclosures, an art form known as "steampunk." This time, the project is an exquisitely-crafted and fully-functional laptop computer.

[AET] Metalsmith Symposium VI

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:39:11 -0400

Start: 2007/10/19 - 18:00

End: 2007/10/21 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
The Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais is proud to sponsor an intensive symposium entirely devoted to smith work, glass, enameling, casting, forge work, bang-on-it-until-it-looks-like-it-should-look work. This event has been held in the East Kingdom in past years, and we are grateful that the organizers have graciously allowed us to host it this year.

Camp Karoondinha
Glen Iron, PA, 17845
no street address

Location:
Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais (Glen Iron, Pennsylvania)

Medieval crucifix found in trash can

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:49:51 -0400

An enameled medieval crucifix stolen from France by the Nazis has resurfaced in an Austrian rubbish skip. It was discovered by a china-fancier looking for old plates in the belongings of a deceased neighbor.