SCAtoday.net - Middle Eastern

Extras needed for "Soldiers of Christ"

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 08:06:22 -0400

Clint Buckner from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem is looking for a few extras for a short film he is producing. The film will be shot the weekends of November 8-10 and November 15-17, 2008.

"Reconstructing History" offers new commercial patterns for Ottoman costumes

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:32:20 -0400

Reconstructing History, a company that provides patterns for historical costumes, has added several patterns for late period Ottoman garb.

Reconstructing History

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:23:36 -0400

Reconstructing History aims to be your one-stop shop for the finest patterns for historical clothing and the supplies you need to make them. Owned and operated by internationally-noted historical clothing researcher Kass McGann, Reconstructing History has patterns for clothing from 10th-century Heian Japan to the Napoleonic era (1812).visit Reconstructing History

300 rare Jewish books returned to Israel from Iraq

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:23:22 -0400

300 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"

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:20:33 -0400

LiveScience 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

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:51:52 -0400

Egyptian 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

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:09:02 -0400

Norwegian 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

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:32:57 -0400

Medieval 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

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:06:03 -0400

Start: 2008/08/23 - 10:00

End: 2008/08/23 - 20:00

Timezone: US/Arizona

description:
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.

Location:
Barony of Twin Moons (Fountain Hills, Arizona)

The mystery of the missing skeletons

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:44:26 -0400

Dozens 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

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:46:39 -0400

Start: 2008/09/19 - 18:00

End: 2008/09/21 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
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

Location:
Canton of Nimenefeld (Apex, North Carolina)

Crusaders left genetic mark on the Middle East

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:52:12 -0400

Scientists 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

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:45:03 -0400

The 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

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:25:40 -0400

Start: 2008/04/26 - 09:00

End: 2008/04/26 - 23:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
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.

Location:
Barony of Hidden Mountain (Harleyville, South Carolina)

[ATL] A Day in the Middle East

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:05:53 -0400

Start: 2008/03/29 - 10:00

End: 2008/03/29 - 22:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
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

Location:
Barony of Dun Carraig (Mechanicsville, Maryland)