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[DRA] Medieval Pharmaceuticals Workshop

Thu, 8 May 2008 18:11:42 -0400

Start: 2008/05/30 - 18:00

End: 2008/06/01 - 14:00

Timezone: Europe/Berlin

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It is with great pleasure that I would hereby like to announce that Knights Crossing will be hosting a workshop on medieval pharmaceuticals and herbs on the weekend of May 30-June 1. Simona Valentini di Piero will be teaching how to make basic salves, essential oils and creams from primary source recipes; enjoy a walk through the fields and forest in which we will learn to identify various useful plants in their natural habitat. Learn about the equipment used and the primary sources that we have on this subject. There will be a small fee for materials and for food for the weekend, but dinner will be Potluck.

Location:
Barony of Knights Crossing (Weinheim, Germany)

Reminder: Do not take firewood to/from Pennsic War

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:29:01 -0400

Pennsic attendees are reminded not to bring firewood to or take it home from the event, due to a government-mandated quarantine of firewood transportation into and out of Butler County, where Cooper's Lake Campground is located.

Roman farmers leave agricultural legacy

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:14:00 -0400

Archaeologists working in the Tronçais forest of France have discovered over 100 Roman settlements, the legacy of which continue to affect the ecology of the area.

Firewood quarantine affects Pennsic War site

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:22:31 -0400

A firewood quarantine imposed by Pennsylvania government officials will affect, among other areas, Butler County, which includes Cooper's Lake Campground where Pennsic War is held.

Scientists Study Why No Unicorns Exist

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 08:00:33 -0400

Scientists at the John Innes Centre and the University of Calgary asked "Why are there no unicorns?" To answer the question, they are studying the evolutionary biology of flower branching displays.

16th century Welsh castle for sale

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:14:23 -0400

Boverton Castle in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is being auctioned starting at a mere UK£55,000. architects advise, however, that necessary renovation of the site could cost at least six figures.

"Walk Through a Medieval Herb Garden" in Milwaukee

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:04:41 -0500

On March 10, 2007, Mary Moskoff, Ph.D., LCSW will present a talk A Walk Through a Medieval Herb Garden at the Spring Symposium presented by the Herb Society of America - Wisconsin Unit. The lecture will take place at the Woman's Club of Wisconsin, 813 Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Long-time Boston-area SCAdian featured in article

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:08:14 -0500

Cassandra Boell von Bayer has been part of the SCA for about 29 years and has gained repute for her skill in costuming and small animal husbandry. A recent article in The Bolton Common profiles her SCA life.

Northshield Heraldic & Scribal Symposium

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:34:21 -0500

Start: 2007/03/24 - 09:00

End: 2007/03/24 - 19:00

Timezone: US/Central

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Come join us for a wonderful day of heraldry and scribal arts taught by Northshield's finest! Bring your personal and group's heraldic banner, books, illuminations, and any heraldic/scribal crafts (tablet woven belts, blackwork, etc...) to display and share in a “show and tell” session! There will also be a full day of children's activities.

Please contact the Class Coordinator if you are interested in teaching a class (or if you have a class you would like to see taught). Deadline is February 26th for submitting a class.

Location:
Shire of Rockhaven (St. Cloud, Minnesota)

400-year-old seeds help tell Jamestown story

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:16:32 -0500

The recent discovery of some 400-year-old seeds in a well at the Colonial Jamestown archaeological site has given researchers much to ponder about the life and survival skills of the early Jamestown settlers.

Rhiannan of Lowery, Western Herbalist and Textiles Expert, has died

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 12:14:29 -0500

Rhiannon Lowrey, Wylowen's wife and Mistress Seelie's apprentice, died Saturday afternoon, 13 January 2007, at her home in Camino, CA.

Singing sheep send seasonable sentiments

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:19:06 -0500

The Baarmy Sheep of the Lake District in Cumbria, England have garnered so many hits on the Cumbria Tourism's website with last year's Christmas songs that the organization was forced to offer a free download.

Early Horse Domestication Evidence in Kazahkstan

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:36:35 -0500

Evidence from soil suggests that people were relying on domesticated horses for survival more than 5,000 years ago.

SCA Encouraged to Join ALHFAM

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:25:59 -0500

At the recent SCA Board of Directors meeting, it was suggested that the SCA become a member of the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums. ALHFAM is an organization "that serves those involved in living historical farms, agricultural museums and outdoor museums of history and folklore."

Domesticated Animals of the Iron Age

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:41:08 -0400

A British website offers an historic view of the breeds of animals which shared their lives with Iron Age people. These included sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, horses and fowl. The article includes photos of these breeds' ancestors.