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300 rare Jewish books returned to Israel from Iraq
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/07/26 - 18:23. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Judaism | Middle Eastern | Scribal Arts300 rare Jewish books, confiscated from Iraq's Jewish community during the regime of Saddam Hussein, have been returned to Israel. The works included a 15th century commentary on the biblical Book of Job.
Heather Whipps' "How the Spice Trade Changed the World"
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/07/16 - 15:20. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Asian | Cooking | European | Middle EasternLiveScience columnist Heather Whipps writes a weekly column on world-changing events. A recent article discusses how the Spice Trade brought East and West together.
6th century presses from "holy wine factory" found near Mount Sinai
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/07/15 - 17:51. 601 CE and Earlier | Brewing and Vinting | Christianity | Middle EasternEgyptian archaeologists have discovered two wine presses dating to the 6th century which are believed to be from a factory which produced holy wine for export to Christians. The presses were found near the 6th century St. Catherine's Monastery on the Sinai Peninsula.
9th century Islamic coin found in Oslo
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/07/06 - 22:09. 801 CE to 900 CE | Metalworking | Middle Eastern | ScandanavianNorwegian archaeologists are abuzz over the discovery of a 9th century Iranian silver dirhem, one of the earliest Middle Eastern coins found in Scandinavia. (photo)
Bursa: birthplace of the Ottoman Empire
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/07/05 - 17:32. Byzantine | Middle EasternMedieval Bursa, near Istanbul, Turkey, became a cultural and economic center of the Ottoman Empire. Today, with it's cobbled streets and bazaars, the city offers tourists a peak into the past. Erik Fearn looks at the city for the Star Online.
[ATE] Middle East Feast
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/07/04 - 00:06. Atenveldt | Dance | Games and Gambling | Middle Eastern | Performing Arts2008/08/23 - 10:00
2008/08/23 - 20:00
US/Arizona
Since the birth of the honorable Barony of Twin Moons, our Noble Barons have been linked to the legend of the Grail. These Noble Barons have joined in the quest for the grail but have been unsuccessful. Our current Baron, Baron Thomas, has been privy of new information and clues linking the Grail to the lands of the Middle East. Baron Thomas has picked up his sword to become one of the Crusaders and, as this missive is being penned, is marching off to join the King in this noble battle and to follow up on his newly found information concerning the elusive Grail.
Barony of Twin Moons (Fountain Hills, Arizona)
The mystery of the missing skeletons
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/06/08 - 15:44. 701 CE to 800 CE | 801 CE to 900 CE | Archaeology | Islam | Judaism | Middle EasternDozens of skeletons, thought to be Muslim and dating from the 8th or 9th centuries C.E, have been removed from the site of excavations near the Temple Mount according to the Israel Antiquities Authority who have deemed the incident "a serious mishap."
[ATL] Midnight at the Oasis
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/06/05 - 17:46. Arts and Sciences | Atlantia | Martial Activities | Middle Eastern2008/09/19 - 18:00
2008/09/21 - 12:00
US/Eastern
The Canton of Nimenefeld in the Barony of Windmaster's Hill, Atlantia will be putting on the event called "Midnight at the Oasis.
Midnight at the Oasis
September 19-21, 2008
Canton of Nimenefeld
Site:
Optimist Club Farms
2908 Optimist Farms Road
Apex, NC 27539
Site Restrictions:
No ground fires, no firearms, no swimming in the pond.
Autocrat:
Jodocus Menig von Badenweiler
Canton of Nimenefeld (Apex, North Carolina)
Crusaders left genetic mark on the Middle East
Submitted by Dragomir on Thu, 2008/05/01 - 13:52. 801 CE to 900 CE | 1101 CE to 1200 CE | BBC News | Christianity | European | Islam | Middle EasternScientists from the Genographic Project, which is tracking human migrations through DNA, have found traces of a particular DNA signature in Lebanon which they link to European crusaders.
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.
[ATL] Hidden Mountain Hafla
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/03/27 - 22:25. Atlantia | Dance | Middle Eastern | Performing Arts2008/04/26 - 09:00
2008/04/26 - 23:00
US/Eastern
Celebrate the four years of dedication that our Baron and Baroness, Guillaume and Rowen, have given to Hidden Mountain. Join us for the Hidden Mountain Hafla -- a grand middle eastern style party featuring middle eastern music and A&S. A sideboard of delicious food prepared by Hidden Mountain's youngest head cook, Amanda Rebellina will be served all day. The fighters will have one more opportunity to test their skills and to honor Baroness Rowen and Baron Guillaume.
Barony of Hidden Mountain (Harleyville, South Carolina)
[ATL] A Day in the Middle East
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/03/27 - 17:05. Arts and Sciences | Atlantia | Dance | Martial Activities | Middle Eastern | Performing Arts2008/03/29 - 10:00
2008/03/29 - 22:00
US/Eastern
The Barony of Dun Carraig invites you to return to another day in the Medieval Middle East. There will be the usual drumming, dancing and enough fabulous food & drink to keep all attendees happy throughout the day. We are also being graced by Her Majesty’s presence this year!
Where:
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd
Mechanicsville, MD. 20659
Barony of Dun Carraig (Mechanicsville, Maryland)
Ceramics trade between Israel and China flourished in Crusader times
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/03/22 - 19:00. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Byzantine | Chinese | Glass and Ceramics | Middle EasternNew research from the University of Haifa shows that a healthy trade existed between the eastern Mediterranean and China during the 12th and 13th centuries. The trade consisted mainly of ceramics and pottery.
Islamic food on the Splendid Table
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/03/05 - 21:58. Audio/Podcast | Cooking | Middle EasternThe March 1, 2008 edition of American Public Media's The Splendid Table features a discussion of Islamic cooking with Charles Perry, historian of Arab cuisine.
Arab scientists filled Dark Ages with light
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/02/26 - 23:47. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | General Science | Guardian | Middle EasternWriting for The Guardian, Jim Al-Khalili sheds light on the contributions of Arab scientists in the Middle Ages.
Multidisciplinary Medieval Studies Center opens
Submitted by margaretc on Mon, 2008/02/18 - 23:12. BBC News | European | Middle Eastern | Modern SocietyThe University of St Andrews in Scotland is opening a new interdisciplinary center for Medieval Studies that is one of the largest such centers.
Shimmy!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/02/15 - 13:41. Dance | Media | Middle EasternFit TV has a new fitness program featuring bellydance as a way to trim and tone. The program is hosted by Kim Pechet, "a belly dance instructor and fitness professional."
Making a case for women warriors
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/02/12 - 20:19. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Armoured Combat | Middle EasternSteve Muhlberger of Muhlberger's Early History shares information on Frankish Women Warriors as they appeared in Middle Eastern sources.
[OUT] Shake the MidWinter Blues
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/02/02 - 19:38. Dance | Middle Eastern | Outlands | Performing Arts2008/02/23 - 18:00
2008/02/23 - 23:59
US/Mountain
Greetings! Please join me in Dragonsspine on Saturday, February 23rd to rid yourself of the winter doldrums. Bask in the warmth of good friends, stuff your mouth and belly with delicious food, share your best "No ****, there I was . . . " Estrella War stories, and dance and drum to your hearts content.
Shake the MidWinter Blues: Middle Eastern Potluck and Dance Party
There is no site fee but please bring food to share for the potluck feast
Barony of Dragonsspine (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Cracked medieval jug may sell for US$10 million
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Fri, 2008/02/01 - 21:28. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Glass and Ceramics | Middle EasternAn 11th century Egyptian rock crystal jug, one of only six known examples of its kind, may sell for as high as US$10 million at auction.
Da Vinci Code meets the Koran
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/01/30 - 22:34. 801 CE to 900 CE | Islam | Middle Eastern | Scribal ArtsThe Internet is alive recently with reports that a secret cache of Islamic texts disputing the origins of the Koran has resurfaced after 60 years of suppression.
[AET] College of Three Ravens 2008
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/01/29 - 21:18. Aethelmearc | Arts and Sciences | Asian | Middle Eastern2008/02/23 - 16:00
US/Eastern
The Barony of Thescorre is pleased to announce The College of Three Ravens to be held on February 23, 2008, at the Western Presbyterian Church, 101 East Main Street, Palmyra, NY (phone: 315-597-9171). The hall opens at 9 AM and closes at 9 PM. The site is very dry, non-smoking & all flames must be enclosed. The site is not handicapped accessible.
The College theme for this year is: "Everything Middle Eastern and Asian". We would like to see classes that have a ME or Asian bent to them.View class list here.
Barony of Thescorre (Palmyra, New York)
[MID] Qaina
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/01/28 - 16:57. Dance | Middle | Middle Eastern | Performing Arts2008/03/29 - 11:00
2008/03/29 - 23:00
US/Eastern
The Barony of Brendoken presents Qaina: a Middle-Eastern dance and music event March 29, 2008.
Site:
Tadmoor Shrine Center
3000 Krebs Dr.
Akron, Ohio 44319
Time: 11 am - 11 pm.
Activities:
- Classes
- Show
- Dinner
- Hafla
Fees: $15 in advance for SCA members $18 in advance for non-SCA members $17 at the door for SCA members $20 at the door for non-SCA members
Barony of Brendoken (Akron, Ohio)
Islamic calligraphy at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/01/05 - 13:42. 1601 CE and Later | Exhibits | Islam | Middle Eastern | Scribal ArtsThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Texas) will host Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600-1900 and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur´an through February 3, 2008.
Errant Knight Jewellery
Submitted by damien on Sat, 2008/01/05 - 03:09. Byzantine | European | Greek | Japanese | Jewelry/Lapidary | Leatherwork | Merchants | Middle Eastern | Roman | RussianErrant Knight offers stunning hand-made authentic artefact replicas including court belts, sword and armour belts and jewelry. All items are thoroughly researched to ensure historical accuracy.
Was Leonardo da Vinci an Arab?
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/12/24 - 14:47. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Fine Arts | Italian | Middle EasternBased on a single fingerprint preserved in one of his paintings, scientists have speculated on the ethnicity of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci and believe he may have had Arabic heritage.
Medieval Islamic cookbook available
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/12/23 - 19:38. Cooking | Islam | Middle EasternA new cookbook, Medieval Cuisine Of The Islamic World: A Concise History With 174 Recipes by: Zaouali, Lilia; Translated by M.B. DeBevoise, has been published by the University Of California Press.
[MER] Saltare 2008
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007/12/20 - 21:10. Arts and Sciences | Dance | Meridies | Middle Eastern | Performing Arts2008/01/11 - 18:00
2008/01/13 - 16:00
US/Central
Come dance the night away with the Shire of Loch Cairn as it hosts Saltare! There will be classes all day and dancing all night! Other activities include a Midde Eastern Hafla, various contests, Hors D'heuvres during the evening and more!
Henry Horton State Park
4358 Nashville Hwy
Chapel Hill, TN.
Accomadations are available at Park Inn located at Henry Horton State Park. There are 72 rooms including 4 suites with kitchenettes. Each unit has 2 double beds. All rooms are carpeted, air-conditioned, and equipped with TV's and phones. For reservations call 1-866-836-6757, ask for the SCA, reservation code 1840, we have a block of rooms reserved at a special rate but the rooms will be released on December 1, 2007 so reserve NOW!
Shire of Loch Cairn (Chapel Hill, Tennessee)
"History of Holidays" on the History Channel website
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/11/26 - 23:41. Asian | Christianity | European | Islam | Judaism | Legio Draconis | Middle Eastern | PaganismThe History Channel has created a website with interactive links covering the history of all the major holidays on the calendar.
Download hi-res research photos from the Victoria & Albert Museum
Submitted by Genevieve la fl... on Mon, 2007/11/05 - 22:00. European | Fine Arts | Glass and Ceramics | Jewelry/Lapidary | Middle Eastern | Scribal Arts | Textile ArtsThe Victoria & Albert Museum in London now allows you to browse and download high-resolution photos of their collections for free.
