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Viking sites proposed for UNESCO Heritage Sites
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/02/16 - 20:29. Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | German | ScandanavianSeveral Viking Age sites around the Baltic Sea have been proposed as UNESCO Heritage Sites. The locations include Haithabu, a village in Germany, and the Dannevirke, a series of earthen walls.
Berlin slightly older than previously thought
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Wed, 2008/02/13 - 20:42. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | German | Yahoo! NewsAn archaeological dig in downtown Berlin has uncovered evidence that the German capital is at least 45 years older than had previously been established.
"Crazy Days" characterize German Fasching
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/12/19 - 17:45. Christianity | GermanGael Stirler shares research on medieval holiday season of Fasching, celebrated for more than three months from mid-November until Easter in southern Germany. Also known as the Tolle Tagge (Crazy Days), Fasching can trace its roots back to the 4th century.
Roman barge to be salvaged in Cologne
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/12/17 - 00:07. 601 CE and Earlier | German | Nautical | RomanPortions of a Roman barge, dating to as early as the 2nd century C.E., will soon be removed from its muddy resting place according to archaeologists. It may well be the "oldest Roman transport vessel left in central Europe."
Galante Preziosen der Fürsten von Thurn und Taxis
Submitted by Racaire on Sun, 2007/11/25 - 21:38. 1601 CE and Later | Exhibits | GermanSoon a new exhibition will be on display at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum in Munich (Bavaria/Germany).
Little clock of horrors
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/11/18 - 12:26. 1601 CE and Later | General Science | German | MetalworkingStraight out of Pirates of the Caribbean, a 400-year-old automaton clock includes a skull that laughs, screams, bites and launches snakes from its eye sockets. (photos)
Atenveldt Baronial Yule Revel
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/11/16 - 19:00. Atenveldt | Dance | German | Performing Arts2007/12/15 - 17:00
2007/12/15 - 23:00
US/Arizona
Let the revels begin. Their Excellencies, the Baron and Baroness of Atenveldt proudly invite you to ring in the holiday cheer with Them as They celebrate the Yule season on the night of December 15th, 2007 in the Germanic style to honor our beloved Baron Otto's heritage. So dress up in your finest German garb, tie on your bells and holly leaves and come join the revelry. In fact, there will be a prize given by Their Excellencies for Their choice of the best German party garb seen during the night.
Barony of Atenveldt (Phoenix, Arizona)
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.
German church moved to access coal mine
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/11/03 - 16:37. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | BBC News | German | Places of WorshipA 750-year-old church in Heuersdorf, Germany was recently moved to make way for a coal mine. The move happened when the village's 59 residents lost their battle to keep their church.
Nuremburg Castle stormed - with bare hands!
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/10/01 - 12:50. Armoured Combat | Castles | German | Video AlbumCrazy British guy (and Drachenwald Earl Marshal) Master AEthstan can storm a castle single-handed - and unarmed! A five-minute video posted on YouTube demonstrates how. Stop!
Dürer exhibit at the Blanton Museum of Art
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/08/29 - 00:08. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Exhibits | Fine Arts | GermanThe Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas will present a major exhibit of the works of Germany artist Albrecht Dürer September 8-November 25, 2007.
Australian Historical Swordplay Conference 2007
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/08/20 - 19:04. Armoured Combat | Armouring and Weaponsmithing | German | Rapier Combat2007/09/22 - 18:00
2007/09/24 - 12:00
Australia/Victoria
Australian Historical Swordplay Conference 2007: German Medieval & Renaissance Martial Arts
Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th September
Greensbourough Secondary College,
Victoria,Greensbrough, Victoria, Australia
The AHSF Conference 07 website is up. You can find it here:
http://events.swordplay.org.au/
The Con will cost $185 for early birds. The price will rise, so sign up
Australian Historical Swordplay Federation (Greensbrough, Australia)
Four Queens: The Provençal Sisters Who Ruled Europe
Submitted by Vallawulf on Thu, 2007/05/10 - 15:32. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | English | Fine Arts | French | German | Italian | ReviewFour Queens: The Provençal Sisters Who Ruled Europe, is a nonfiction history book set in 13th-century medieval Europe and follows the story of the four daughters of Count Raymond Berenger V and Beatrice of Savoy.
16th Century Gun Powder Flask-Sundial Compass Watch
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/05/09 - 19:16. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Fine Arts | Geography | German | Jewelry/LapidaryThe "Swiss-Army-knife" of its time, a gunpowder flask/sundial compass watch is featured in a watch enthusiasts' blog complete with a large, detailed photo. The object was created in Germany around 1590.
16th Century Clothing -Swiss!
Submitted by David Bahler on Thu, 2007/05/03 - 02:13. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | German | Middle | Persona Research | Textile ArtsI need some help researching and recreating clothing for my personna.
He is a mid 16th century Swiss (Canton of Bern, somewhere rural) Anabaptist.
The main difficulty here is finding just what the early Anabaptists dressed like, my research has led me to believe it will be something of a simplified version of common peasant clothes of that time -peasant clothes are hard to find too.
I already (mostly) know about regular shirts, pants, etc. What I need to know is what would be authentic regarding Jackets/coats, vests, etc.
Merovingian treasures displayed in Russia
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/03/20 - 22:06. 601 CE and Earlier | Exhibits | Fine Arts | German | Jewelry/Lapidary | Metalworking | RussianThe Pushkin Museum of Fine art in Russia will display a collection of Merovingian artifacts. The museum is located in Moscow.
Thousands of historical treasures found in German mud
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/01/30 - 21:30. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | German | Places of Worship | RomanConstructions workers in Cologne, Germany have discovered a 3rd century stone tablet dedicated to the god Jupiter. The tablet is just one of over 10,000 artifacts unearthed from the construction site.
Midwinter's Dance
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007/01/25 - 21:20. Arts and Sciences | Atlantia | German | Martial Activities | Performing Arts2007/01/27 - 10:00
2007/01/27 - 20:00
US/Eastern
A day of feasting and merriment awaits you in our hall on the 27th of January 2007 at St Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal Church in Severna Park, Maryland.
Our Baron and Baroness call on all artisans to come display their wares. From those of their subjects, they will be choosing their champion, but competitions and displays are open to all. In addition, we plan to have gaming, singing, instrumental music, as
Barony of Lochmere (Severna Park, Maryland)
"per manus sororum" published in German
Submitted by Racaire on Wed, 2007/01/17 - 18:56. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | 1401 CE to 1500 CE | 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Arts and Sciences | Embroidery | GermanThe book of Tanja Kohwagner-Nikolai "per manus sororum" - a great book about mediaeval Klosterstich tapestries from the Low German language area is now available at the publishing house Martin Meidenbauer Verlagsbuchhandlung.
Today in the Middle Ages: December 7, 1539
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006/12/07 - 15:02. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Christianity | German | Today in the Middle AgesOn December 7, 1539, Martin Luther granted Philip, Landgrave of Hesse a confessor's dispensation to marry a second wife, although his first wife was still living and not divorced. Christine of Saxony, described as "unattractive and sickly," apparently favored her husband's plan to marry again.
Chimney Sweeps Face Change to Ancient Trade
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006/11/13 - 12:29. German | Modern Society | New York TimesGerman chimney sweeps, their jobs protected by law since the Middle Ages, now face competition from sweeps immigrating from other European countries.
Today in the Middle Ages: October 15, 1518
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006/10/15 - 15:43. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Christianity | German | Today in the Middle AgesOn October 15, 1518, Martin Luther was summoned before a Papal legate in Augsburg, Germany, but refused to recant his 95 Theses.
Today in the Middle Ages: October 7, 1543
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006/10/07 - 16:09. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | English | Fine Arts | German | Today in the Middle AgesHans Holbein the Younger, the northern Renaissance portraitist who painted many Tudor notables including Henry VIII and at least two of his wives, died on October 7, 1543.
Roman Village Found Near Bonn, Germany
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006/09/10 - 12:08. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | German | RomanArchaeologists working near Bonn, Germany have found the remains of a Roman village complete with baths.
Today in the Middle Ages: August 30, 1125
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006/08/30 - 15:02. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | German | Saxon | Today in the Middle Ages | Holy Roman EmpireLothair of Supplinburg, Duke of Saxony, was elected King of Germany on August 30, 1125. He would later become Holy Roman Emperor Lothair III.
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New exhibit of medieval German manuscripts opens at the Walters
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2006/07/31 - 15:30. Exhibits | German | Scribal Arts"Schatzkammer: Henry Walters' German Manuscripts" will be on display at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, through October 29.
The Sporadic Verses
Submitted by louis on Sat, 2006/07/01 - 19:01. SCA | 1601 CE and Later | Celtic | German | Humor | Martial Activities | Norman | Outlands | Rapier CombatThe Sporadic Verses, a series of satirical stories written about imaginary SCA folk, and published in the 1990s in two local newsletters, are offered online for all the world to see.
River Haven Baronial Devest/Invest
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006/06/30 - 12:33. German | Lochac2006/07/22 - 11:00
2006/07/23 - 18:00
Australia/Queensland
Join us as we farewell Somerled and Caelia and welcome the 5th Baron and Baroness of River Haven, Wendell von Bayern and Catalin de Dalmation.
When: 22nd/23rd July 2006
Where: Saturday : Narangba Community Hall, 229 Mackie Road, Narangba. QLD UBD Map 78, E13
Sunday: River Haven Hall, Wesley Street, Lutwyche. QLD UBD 44Map 140, A11
Time: Saturday 11:00am, Sunday 10:00am
This event will be themed in the best traditions of the German courts of the early 16th Century.
Barony of River Haven (Narangba, Queensland, Australia)
Today in the Middle Ages: June 21, 1208
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006/06/21 - 18:37. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | German | Today in the Middle AgesPhilip of Swabia, a king praised for his kindness and generosity, was murdered on June 21, 1208 by his daughter's rejected suitor.
Today in the Middle Ages: June 5, 709
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006/06/05 - 13:28. 701 CE to 800 CE | Christianity | German | Paganism | Today in the Middle AgesSt. Boniface and his missionary companions were killed by pagan Germans on June 5, 709.
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