| Headlines | Events | Directory | Forums | My Account | Contribute Content |
Reuters
Denmark and Cyprus pay tribute to 12th century king
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Sun, 2008/04/27 - 15:45. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Chivalry (historical) | Middle Eastern | Reuters | ScandanavianThe countries of Denmark and Cyprus recently banded together to honor a 12th century Danish king who died on the island during the First Crusade.
"Most significant piece of wooden furniture" found in Rome
Submitted by Pierre on Tue, 2008/01/08 - 13:35. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Reuters | Roman | WoodworkingA wooden and ivory throne, dating to the times of Julius Caesar, has been discovered in Herculaneum and is considered to be "the most significant piece of wooden furniture ever discovered there."
Sale of Samurai swords banned in Great Britain
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/01/02 - 13:03. Armouring and Weaponsmithing | English | Japanese | Reuters"In the wrong hands, samurai swords are dangerous weapons," Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said recently on the announcement by the British government that it would ban the sale of the swords.
Romulus and Remus cave found?
Submitted by Gwenhyfar on Fri, 2007/11/30 - 11:57. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Reuters | RomanItalian archaeologists believe they have found the cave where, according to legend, a she-wolf nursed Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome.
Historian Finds Oldest Recipe for Bratwurst
Submitted by Tobias Morgan on Tue, 2007/11/06 - 12:41. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Cooking | German | ReutersA hobby historian has discovered the oldest known recipe for bratwurst, dating the German sausage to the fifteenth century.
Medieval crucifix found in trash can
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2007/08/23 - 11:49. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Christianity | French | Metalworking | ReutersAn 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.
London deli hides elaborate Roman dining hall
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/08/10 - 18:20. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | Reuters | RomanLondon's building boom has also produced a boom for archaeologists by uncovering the city's Roman past. Recent finds include a 2nd century dining room decorated with plaster murals.
Secrets of Assassins' fort unearthed in Syria
Submitted by Antonio on Mon, 2007/07/16 - 19:31. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Archaeology | Castles | Middle Eastern | ReutersNestled at the foot of Syria's coastal mountains, an ancient citadel has been put on the tourist map by restoration and excavation that revealed mysteries of the medieval Assassins sect that was once based there.
Are you royal?
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/01/15 - 00:02. English | Heraldry | Modern Society | ReutersAdvertisements in newspapers throughout England, Australia, the United States and Europe are asking the question: "Can you trace your family tree back to 1066? Might your ancestors have claimed the English throne?"
Over 20,000 hope for shot at Winter Solstice in Ireland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/01/06 - 23:59. 601 CE and Earlier | Irish | Paganism | Places of Worship | Reuters | Stonework27,000 people applied recently for a chance to celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Stone Age tomb in Newgrange, Ireland. Only 100 won the honor. Andrew Bushe has the story.
Tower of London hires first female Beefeater
Submitted by Francesca on Thu, 2007/01/04 - 16:36. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | English | Modern Society | ReutersFor the first time in its 522 year history, the Tower of London will enlist a female Beefeater. The name of the new Yeoman Warder has not been made public, but she was chosen from a group of six applicants, five men and one woman, as the "best candidate for the job."
Hunt for Roman Fish Sauce Recipe in Shipwreck
Submitted by John of the Hills on Sat, 2006/11/18 - 15:39. 601 CE and Earlier | Cooking | Nautical | ReutersMore than 1,200 tall (1m) jars have been discovered in a Roman first century shipwreck. Scientists are hoping that any remaining sealed jars will provide them with samples of the fish sauce for analysis.
New Seven Wonders of the World List Narrowed
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006/10/20 - 23:17. Architecture and Construction | ReutersThe vote to select the seven wonders of the world (constructed before 2000) continues. The list of prospective sites has now been narrowed to 21, and includes such historic landmarks as Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower. The public is invited to vote online.
Genghis Khan, Renaissance guy ...
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2006/07/28 - 18:26. Mongolian | ReutersGenghis Khan laid the foundations for the Renaissance, according to a news story recently published by China's Xinhua news agency.
Forensic research reveals gladiators fought by the rules
Submitted by Sibella on Thu, 2006/02/23 - 14:56. 601 CE and Earlier | Armoured Combat | Reuters | RomanDespite the Roman arena's well-deserved reputation for gladiatorial brutality, forensic examination of the remains of several dozen gladiators found in Turkey reveals that their combat was fought with well-defined rules of engagement.
Irish Bog Men Reveal Surprises
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2006/01/12 - 22:33. 601 CE and Earlier | Irish | ReutersBBC radio interview with Ned Kelly, head of antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland reveals that "The preserved remains of two prehistoric men discovered in an Irish bog have revealed a couple of surprises --- one used hair gel and the other stood 6 foot 6 inches high, the tallest Iron Age body discovered."
Caernarfon Castle to Be Center of Tourism Campaign
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2005/12/27 - 20:52. Castles | Reuters | WelshIn an effort to bolster flagging tourism, the Welsh town of Caernarfon is stepping up its plans to utilize its medieval castle as the center of its marketing campaign for 2006.
Lost notes on alchemy by Isaac Newton found
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2005/07/06 - 21:38. 1601 CE and Later | English | General Science | ReutersResearchers at the Royal Society, a British scientific association, have discovered notes on alchemy by Sir Isaac Newton that were previously thought to have been permanently lost.
Middle Eastern dancing gains popularity among Europeans
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2005/05/24 - 21:18. Dance | Middle Eastern | Modern Society | ReutersOnce upon a time, almost all belly dancers were Middle Eastern, but now the art form is catching on in Europe, and some European-born dancers are bringing the dance full-circle by performing in the Middle East.
Gun Control Leads South Africans to Medieval Methods of Protection
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005/03/23 - 21:36. African | Armouring and Weaponsmithing | Modern Society | ReutersTighter gun control laws in South Africa are causing more and more South Africans to purchase medieval weapons for their own protection.
Gutenberg May Not have Invented the Printing Press
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004/11/10 - 14:39. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | German | Italian | Reuters | Scribal ArtsHas Johannes Gutenberg been wrongly credited with the invention of the printing press? An Italian researcher thinks so.
Mapungubwe Ruins to Attract Visitors
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004/11/07 - 02:09. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | African | Architecture and Construction | ReutersSouth Africa plans to attract visitors to a new national park, the centerpiece of which will be excavations from the Mapungubwe Kingdom.
9th Century Mercian Penny Names King Coenwulf
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004/09/28 - 19:41. 801 CE to 900 CE | English | ReutersA man walking his dog on a footpath near Bedfordshire, England idly picked up a coin believed to be worth 120,000-150,000 pounds.
TV viewers select 15th century sites for 'Restoration'
Submitted by Karen on Sun, 2004/08/15 - 17:37. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | English | ReutersBritish viewers of the program 'Restoration' have selected the Old Grammar House, built between 1434 and 1460 in Birmingham, and the Saracen's Head, built in 1492 in the nearby village of Kings Norton, to be restored with a grant of over 3 million pounds (over US$5.5 million).
1,000-Year-Old Brewery Unearthed
Submitted by Gracey on Sat, 2004/07/31 - 20:02. Brewing and Vinting | ReutersU.S. researchers have unearthed what they say may be the oldest known brewery in the Andes, a pre-Incan plant at least 1,000 years old that could produce drinks for hundreds of people at one sitting.
Chaucer's scrivener unmasked
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004/07/20 - 19:36. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | English | Reuters | Scribal ArtsA researcher at Cambridge University, while researching the history of medieval scribes in London, has found that the copyist who worked for Geoffrey Chaucer was a man named Adam Pinkhurst, who joined the Scriveners' Company of London in 1392.
Vandal Damages Venetian Statues
Submitted by Karen on Sun, 2004/07/04 - 13:29. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Italian | Reuters | StoneworkA recent wave of vandalism, which Venetian mayor Paolo Costa has blamed on "an isolated lunatic," has resulted in damage to a column of the Doge's Palace at St. Mark's Square
Exhibit on 15th Century Manuscripts at the Getty
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004/06/30 - 21:29. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | 1401 CE to 1500 CE | European | Reuters | Scribal Arts''Fit for a King: Courtly Manuscripts, 1380-1450'' will be on display at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, through August 29.
World's Most Expensive Glass to be Auctioned
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2004/06/24 - 21:12. 601 CE and Earlier | Glass and Ceramics | Modern Society | ReutersA 1700-year-old Middle Eastern bowl known as the Constable-Maxwell Cage-Cup will be auctioned in London next month, and is expected to sell for about 2 million English pounds.
It's Rosewater Season in Iran
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004/06/19 - 01:47. Cooking | Middle Eastern | ReutersThe small town of Qamsar in Iran is the center for the rosewater industry in the Middle East, a center that finds itself in a flurry of activity in early summer.
