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Hadrian's Wall: Exciting New Aerial Photographs

Sat, 2013-04-20 08:59

Aerial photographs are rewriting the history of Hadrian's Wall. Images indicate there were hundreds - even thousands - of Iron Age settlements there long before the Romans. (photos, video)

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Remnants of Iron Age Feast Found

Fri, 2013-04-19 22:09

Cattle skulls and thirteen cauldrons which showed residue of animal fats were unearthed in England.

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More photos from Gulf Wars

Fri, 2013-04-19 11:03

Ursus of Anglesey has added more galleries of Gulf Wars XXII pics from Wednedasy and Thursday, including the Bear Pit, Rapier Field Battle, Five Man Melee Tourney, Rose Tourney from Wednesday, and the Field Battle and Champion's Battles from Thursday.

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Call for Bead Teachers and Glassblowers

Thu, 2013-04-18 21:39

The Unified Glass Arts Day, Canton of Three Hills and West Michigan Glass Arts is seeking instructors and glassblowers for a day-long immersion at a modern glass studio.

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London excavation yields wealth of Roman artifacts

Thu, 2013-04-18 19:21

Excavations at the former site of the Temple of Mithras in London, England have yielded over 10,000 artifacts, many in a remarkable state of preservation. The finds include a shoe, jewelery, documents, and table wares.

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East Kingdom's Coronation

Thu, 2013-04-18 09:19

On April 13 in the Barony of Carillion in the East Kingdom, the world ended and the dead walked during the leading up to the Coronation of Gregor IV and Kiena II.

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Medieval road found under Lincoln

Wed, 2013-04-17 20:22

Six feet below street level in the center of Lincoln, England lies a medieval road, complete with wheel ruts, and bounded by a large building, such as a warehouse. Now archaeologists are faced with the task of discovering all they can about the site in six weeks before construction begins on a new store.

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Heraldic badge found at Scottish battlefield

Wed, 2013-04-17 18:13

A heraldic badge showing the Scottish crown has been found at the site of the Battle of Flodden. The badge may have been worn by someone closely affiliated with King James IV.

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Videos from Hampton Court Kitchens

Wed, 2013-04-17 10:25

Five short videos produced by Historic Royal Palaces explain some of the cookery aspects that are demonstrated each month at Hampton Court.

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Portrait of a wealthy Roman

Tue, 2013-04-16 20:10

After nearly 2000 years, a wealthy Roman citizen whose remains were discovered 18 years ago in Caerleon, near Newport, Wales, has a face. (portrait)

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East Kingdom Spring 2013 Coronation photos online

Tue, 2013-04-16 17:49

Elena Norreys reports that she has created an album of photos from Spring 2013 Coronation which took place April 6, 2013 in the Barony of Carillion, East Kingdom. The photos are available on PicasaWeb.

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Anna Di Caterina Neri vigiled in Oertha

Tue, 2013-04-16 15:08

Syr Verica de Lighthaven, of the Principality of Oertha, reports that Their Majesties Obadiah and Ascelin of the West Kingdom have placed Lady Anna Di Caterina Neri on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

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Tudor Armor-Piercing Cannonballs?

Tue, 2013-04-16 12:51

Cannonballs recovered from the Mary Rose wreck in England have been shown to contain iron cores, allowing the cannons to punch the shot through enemy vessels.

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Adrian IV last English Pope

Mon, 2013-04-15 22:58

The Conclave is over and a new Pope chosen, but the English never stood a chance. There has not, in fact, been an English Pope since Adrian IV in 1155.

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"The Chronicles of Calontir" available from Amazon.com

Mon, 2013-04-15 12:17

Calontir subjects or lovers of SCA history will want to check out Master Crag's Chronicles of Calontir, now available in paperback and Kindle version from Amazon.com.

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Film of the SCA "Second/Third Tournament" on YouTube

Mon, 2013-04-15 09:22

John Edgerton reports that video from the Second Tourney of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which took place June 25, 1966 in the park above Berkeley, California, is now available to view on YouTube. Transferred from Super 8 film, the video has no audio.

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"Manuscripts Online" brings medieval Britain to life

Sun, 2013-04-14 19:34

The University of Sheffield’s Humanities Research Institute has created Manuscripts Online which "brings to life early printed primary sources of medieval Britain, giving online access to written materials from the year 1000 to 1500 and allowing users to contribute to the collective body of knowledge on the subject for the first time."

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Gulf wars XXII photos online

Sun, 2013-04-14 16:18

Margaret de Mey reports that she has created several albums of photos from Gulf Wars XXII. The photos are available on Google+.

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Did "Solarsteinn" lead Vikings west?

Sun, 2013-04-14 13:09

Experts have long speculated that a Norse Solarsteinn, or sunstone, was used to help Viking mariners find their way west through cloudy weather, and the discovery of such an artifact on a sunken, 16th century English warship may prove it.

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Heinrich and `Ijliyah new Lord and Lady of the Mists

Sat, 2013-04-13 16:05

Hirsch reports that Heinrich von Schwartzberg defeated Lucius Casius Maris in the final round of Spring 2013 Coronet in the Principality of the Mists, Kingdom of the West. His Highness was inspired in his endeavor by his lady wife `Ijliyah bint Rashid.

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