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Viking shield found in Denmark

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:18:49 -0400

Archaeologists working on a Viking site 62 miles west of Copenhagen have discovered a 10th century shield. The wooden artifact is said to be well-preserved. (photo)

A Muromachi period Tale of Genji manuscript found in Tokyo

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:43:53 -0400

The discovery of a rare full set of chapters of the 11th century The Tale of Genji, believed to be the world's oldest novel, has been found in a private collection in Tokyo.

Gary Gygax, "Father of D&D", dies at age 69

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:37:00 -0500

For 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

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.

3,000 year old beehives found in the Middle East

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:25:52 -0400

Archaeologists 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

Wed, 16 May 2007 10:24:25 -0400

A 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

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:15:13 -0500

The 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

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:21:43 -0500

The 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

Sat, 9 Dec 2006 18:17:07 -0500

The 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

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 10:09:19 -0400

The 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

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:24:57 -0400

"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.

"Unforgettable I Do's" Include SCAdian Wedding

Tue, 8 Aug 2006 11:30:29 -0400

Sarika 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

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:17:07 -0400

As 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

Thu, 6 Apr 2006 13:31:11 -0400

As 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

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:39:45 -0400

The 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.