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Little Moreton Hall "lifted from a fairy story"

Wed, 2013-03-13 14:23

A recent Wikipedia feature showcases Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire, England, a 16th century house which is, according to the national Trust,  "lifted straight from a fairy story, a gingerbread house."

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Armonn Bonaventa performs at Pirates Ravage the Plains

Wed, 2013-03-13 10:41

Robin Kyrke has posted a video of a performance by Armonn Bonaventa performing the Arrogant Worms song, "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate."

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"Best way to indulge your passion is to share it"

Wed, 2013-03-13 07:52

Students at the University of Arizona are passionate about the SCA and are eager to share that passion, writes Renee Valencia of the Arizona Daily Wildcat after visiting members of the College of St. Felix on campus.

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Economic crisis may have caused "hacked up" Roman silver

Tue, 2013-03-12 19:34

In 1919, archaeologists discovered a hoard of Roman silver at Traprain Law in East Lothian, Scotland composed of piles of "hacked up" Roman silver. They believed the late Roman period treasure was brought to Scotland as loot, but a new study by Dr Fraser Hunter shows that economics may have been the cause of the destruction of the dinnerware. (photo)

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Rowany Festival move considered

Tue, 2013-03-12 16:17

Jan Janssen van den Zype geheeten van den Goere reports that a discussion regarding relocation of the 2014 Rowany Festival to a new site is available online, both in written and audio format.

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Beatriz de la Oya and Alessandra da Venezia recommended for Laurel in Atlantia

Tue, 2013-03-12 13:59

At Their Court in the Barony of Bright Hills, Their Majesties Vladimir and Kalisa offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Lady Beatriz de la Oya and Lady Alessandra da Venezia.

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East Kingdom largesse scrolls showcased

Tue, 2013-03-12 10:53

The East kingdom Gazette has published a story showcasing scrolls given by the East Kingdom at the Estrella War to be used by other kingdoms as largesse. Photos of 13 stunning scrolls are included with the article.

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Politics of dance paper at Toronto library

Mon, 2013-03-11 19:20

A copy of a doctorial dissertation by Canadian scholar Emily Frances Winerock has been placed in the University of Toronto Research Repository. An abstract of the paper, Reformation and Revelry: The Practices and Politics of Dancing in Early Modern England, c.1550-c.1640, is available online.

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More than 200,000 manuscripts saved from destruction in Timbuktu

Mon, 2013-03-11 16:08

World scholars are breathing a sigh of relief as news reached them that more than 80 percent of the precious manuscripts from Timbuktu were smuggled to safety. Many were driven by car and truck to the Malian capital of Bamako.

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Festschrift to honor Magistra Jaelle of Armida

Mon, 2013-03-11 12:46

Many list subscribers have read about the recent passing of former Laurel Queen of Arms, Magistra Jaelle of Armida. Friends and associates of Magistra Jaelle are attempting to create a festschrift in her honor.

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Getty Center to host medieval manuscript exhibit

Mon, 2013-03-11 09:34

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Getty Center, in Los Angeles, California is playing host to an exhibit celebrating the "eventful lives" of medieval manuscripts with Untold Stories: Collecting and Transforming Medieval Manuscripts from February 26–May 12, 2013.

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Meridies grad student seeks living history info

Sun, 2013-03-10 23:20

Lady Cicilia Violi, a graduate student from the Savannah College of Art and Design, is seeking information from re-enactors who work and play in the living history world.

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Call for papers on Viking Age Culture

Sun, 2013-03-10 22:15

The Annual IMR Postgraduate Conference at the University of Nottingham in England is calling for papers to be presented at its conference to be held July 5, 2013. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2013

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Gulf Wars A&S schedule online

Sat, 2013-03-09 17:59

Hillary Greenslade reports that the class schedule for Gulf Wars 2013 is now available to view - and print - online. The schedule is in Adobe Acrobat™ (PDF) format.

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Authentic yurt for sale on eBay

Sat, 2013-03-09 14:08

Looking for alternative housing? A truly authentic yurt - or yurta - is available to purchase on eBay for a mere US$39,900.00. The yurt is constructed of felt and birch and weighs about 350 kg (770 lbs), but good news: shipping is free.

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Performing Arts at Gulf Wars XXII

Sat, 2013-03-09 11:49

Greetings and salutations to all musicians, actors, bards, jugglers, and others within the Performing Arts: At the Sable & Gules Theater area, we offer the opportunity for anyone interested in presenting performances and providing classes in the Performing Arts.

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Higgins Armory to close

Fri, 2013-03-08 10:28

The Higgins Armory Museum, much beloved of SCAdians, will be closing at the end of the year. The museum houses one of the biggest collections of arms and armor in the United States.

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Roman bricks and cat prints bring mystery to Fort Vancouver

Thu, 2013-03-07 20:23

A grad student visiting Fort Vancouver, Washington (USA) in 1982 noticed some bricks at the fort that didn't look like the others. Analysis later revealed that these bricks were made in Roman England.

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From Carolingial to Gothic: how scribal hands changed in the Middle Ages

Thu, 2013-03-07 18:45

Erik Kwakkel, a medieval book historian at Leiden University and master tweeter on the subject of paleography and codicology, offers a 4-minute instroduction on how medieval script changed throughout the Middle Ages.

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Medieval village found in Scotland

Wed, 2013-03-06 12:48

A previously unknown medieval village has been unearthed near Selkirk, Scotland.  The site was found during costruction of a water main.

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