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Gary Gygax, "Father of D&D", dies at age 69
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2008/03/04 - 20:37. Associated Press | Games and Gambling | Milestones | Modern SocietyFor many in the SCA and other Middle Ages living history organizations, the first introduction to acting the part of someone from a medieval culture was a game of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Gary Gygax, one of the co-creators of D&D more than 30 years ago, died today after several years of declining health.
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.
3,000 year old beehives found in the Middle East
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2007/09/11 - 19:25. 601 CE and Earlier | Associated Press | Beekeeping | Middle EasternArchaeologists excavating the ruins of the city of Rehov, in northern Israel, have found thirty intact beehives and other apicultural artifacts dating to approximately 900 B.C.E.
12th century Buddha paintings found
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2007/05/16 - 14:24. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Asian | Associated Press | Buddhism | Fine ArtsA Nepalese shepherd led researchers to a cave where he had found cave-paintings of Buddha, including a 55-panel mural depicting the life of Buddha, dating back to at least the 12th century.
SCA family sues over banned yearbook photo
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/12/14 - 17:15. Associated Press | East | Modern Society | Youth ActivitiesThe mother of the high school senior whose yearbook banned his photo in SCA armor and sword has sued on her son's behalf. The Rhode Island ACLU is supporting the suit, which seeks to prevent the publication of the yearbook without the picture.
Palatine Hill excavation in Rome yields artifacts from deposed Emperor
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2006/12/12 - 23:21. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Armouring and Weaponsmithing | Associated Press | RomanThe Emperor Maxentius was defeated by Constantine I in a battle in the year 321 C.E., but his followers apparently concealed his scepter, ceremonial weapons, and other regalia from Constantine's forces by burying the items. Archaeologists excavating Palatine Hill in Rome have located the cache, which is notable for the condition of the objects.
Shire of New Exeter demonstrates rebated steel combat
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2006/12/09 - 23:17. Adrian Empire | Armoured Combat | Associated Press | MediaThe Adrian Empire's Shire of New Exeter, in modern-day Jefferson City, Missouri, was the site of a live-steel combat demonstration that attracted the attention of Michelle Brooks, a reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune.
Domesday Book now Online
Submitted by jofoster81 on Sun, 2006/08/20 - 14:09. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Associated Press | Legal History | Norman | SaxonThe Domesday Book, a handwritten recording of lands and properties under William the Conqueror, is on display and also available on the internet.
Byzantine Port Found
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/08/10 - 20:24. Associated Press | Byzantine | Nautical"Like Romans, Athenians and other residents of the world's great historic cities, the residents of Istanbul can hardly put a shovel in the ground without digging up something important." Archaelogists working on the site of a new subway station believe they have found a port from Byzantine times.
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"Unforgettable I Do's" Include SCAdian Wedding
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006/08/08 - 15:30. Aethelmearc | Associated Press | Modern Society | Pennsic WarSarika Jagtiani of the Associated Press looks at themed weddings including that of one couple, Diana Stoughton and Andrew Hazen, who met at the Pennsic War and married at AEthelmearc War Practice.
Backhoe Operator Finds Ancient Text
Submitted by Alys Katharine on Wed, 2006/07/26 - 19:17. 801 CE to 900 CE | Associated Press | Irish | Scribal ArtsAs reported in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, 26 July 2006: Irish archaeologists on Tuesday heralded the discovery of an ancient book of psalms, found by a construction worker who spotted something while driving the shovel of his backhoe into a bog.
6th Century Pyramid Found under Mexican Passion Play Site
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/04/06 - 17:31. 601 CE and Earlier | Associated Press | Christianity | New WorldAs many as a million Mexicans have watched an annual reenactment of the crucifixion of Christ unaware that a pyramid of the Teotihuacan culture lay under the soil on which they stood.
Naval Construction Site Yields 16th Century Shipwreck
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006/04/03 - 00:39. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Associated Press | Nautical | New World | SpanishThe Associated Press reports that a construction crew working at Pensacola's Naval Air Station in Florida has discovered a 16th century Spanish ship buried in the sand.
Pennsylvania Game Commission Upholds Ban on Atlatl
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006/01/18 - 13:50. Aethelmearc | Associated Press | East | Hunting and FishingThe state Game Commission of Pennsylvania has recommended that hunters not be allowed to use atlatls to kill deer.
James Doohan dies at age 85
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005/07/20 - 20:00. Associated Press | Media | Milestones | Modern SocietyIf they had had transporter beams and warp drives in the Middle Ages, they would have used them. And James Doohan would have been the Scotsman who squeezed 'em for every last drop of performance and then some. The man they called "Scotty" has left us today.
Gladiator Games Attract Tourists in Jordan
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005/07/07 - 14:34. 601 CE and Earlier | Associated Press | Middle Eastern | RomanDale Gavlak of the Associated Press reports on gladiator games which are being held in the Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan. The games will feature chariot racing and gladiatorial combat that are sure crowd pleasers.
NEPA News: SCA members look forward to the past
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2005/06/27 - 15:17. Associated Press | East | MediaMembers of the shires of Silver Rylle and Owl's Reste in Pennsylvania gathered for an event recently, and Linda Espenshade was on hand to chronicle day's battles and to interview SCAdians about their hobby.
2nd Century Roman Barge Discovered in Rhine
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/06/18 - 17:03. 601 CE and Earlier | Associated Press | Nautical | RomanA well-preserved Roman barge has been discovered at the bottom of the Rhine River in the Netherlands. The vessel is the oldest of its type ever discovered in the country.
Ireland Okays Highway Near Hill of Tara
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2005/05/24 - 18:03. Associated Press | Irish | Modern SocietyOverruling the protests of environmentalists and historians, the Irish government has approved construction of a highway that passing near the Hill of Tara, a popular meeting point for Irish kings and chieftains from pre-Christian times until the 11th century.
"Spamalot" nominated for fourteen Tony Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2005/05/11 - 18:43. Associated Press | English | Media | Modern Society | Performing Arts"Spamalot", Monty Python's new musical based on the cult classic movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, garnered fourteen nominations for Tony awards, including best musical.
Brueghel Painting Sells for $7 Million
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004/12/18 - 18:01. 1601 CE and Later | Associated Press | Fine Arts | WestThe Kermesse of St. George, by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, was among the paintings auctioned at Sotheby's recently.
Modern-day seige engineers compete in annual "Punkin Chunkin" contest
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2004/11/14 - 19:21. Associated Press | Humor | Siege EnginesThe 19th annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin was held last weekend near Millsboro, Delaware (USA). Thousands of people came to see modern "seige engines" (mostly powered by compressed air) hurl pumpkins across a cornfield.
Scottish Witches Pardoned
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004/11/14 - 16:12. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Associated Press | Paganism | ScottishA township in Scotland celebrated Halloween by officially pardoning 81 people — and their cats — executed for witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Genghis Khan's mausoleum found
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2004/10/07 - 17:11. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Associated Press | MongolianA team of Japanese and Mongolian archaeologists have found what may be the palace of Genghis Khan on a steppe 150 miles east of Ulan Bator.
Toronto Star: Modern Epics More Political than 1950s Films
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004/10/02 - 12:30. Associated Press | Media | Modern SocietyIn an essay for the Toronto Star, columnist Philip Marchard finds today's epic films more political than those of the 1950s.
Bloodletting may have had benefits
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004/09/30 - 03:04. Associated Press | Medicine | Modern SocietyA new study finds that the ancient practice of bloodletting might actually have been beneficial to some patients.
Viking Burial Site Found in England
Submitted by Donovan on Wed, 2004/09/08 - 01:43. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Associated Press | English | ScandanavianArchaeologists have located the burial site of six Vikings who died around the beginning of the 10th century CE.
New Pennsylvania Police Tactics May Affect Pennsic Travel
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004/06/22 - 19:31. Aethelmearc | Associated Press | Modern Society | Pennsic WarPolice near State College, Pennsylvania are now using "camo cops" patrols to trap speeders, a tactic that could mean an unhappy Pennsic for some travelers.
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Kiln Floor Stolen from Israeli Site
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004/06/20 - 13:23. Associated Press | Glass and CeramicsA 1500-year-old floor of a Byzantine glass kiln has been stolen from an archaeological park near Herzliya, Israel. Authorities suspect the theft was commissioned by a private collector.
Who's Buried in Petrarch's Tomb?
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004/04/23 - 16:43. Associated PressTests on the remains in Petrarch's tomb show that the skull was replaced by a woman's, researchers reported Thursday.
