An English scholar and author has put forth the theory that Robin Hood was originally William of Keynsham, a bailiff who led a group of archers against the invading French in the woods near Sussex and Kent in 1216.
ArchiveFebruary 8th, 2012Scholar thinks original Robin Hood may be from Kent, England
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Wed, 2012-02-08 12:02
An English scholar and author has put forth the theory that Robin Hood was originally William of Keynsham, a bailiff who led a group of archers against the invading French in the woods near Sussex and Kent in 1216. Same-Gender Consorts: Proposed Corpora Change
Submitted by Ariel de Courtenay on Wed, 2012-02-08 09:16
Ariel de Courtenay, from the Inspirational Equality consortium, offers her analysis of the Board's recent proposal for a change in Corpora related to same-gender couple in Royal Lists. February 7thRoman brothel coin first of its kind found in Britain
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2012-02-07 19:34
London pastry chef Regis Cursan must have been surprised by his discovery of an ancient coin near Putney Bridge in West London, especially since the coin "depicts a man and a woman engaged in an intimate act." (photos) First Same-Gender Couple to Ascend Baronial Thrones in Caid
Submitted by Ariel de Courtenay on Tue, 2012-02-07 18:04
Baron Ursul and Baroness Colette of Caid’s Barony of Gyldenholt have made SCA history by inviting a same-gender couple to become their heirs (posted with kind permission of the author, Mistress Caitlin Christiana Wintour). Having trouble connecting to SCAtoday.net?
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:35
Our site ran out of resources because of an overly-aggressive search spider, so we have tightened our network firewall filters to prevent this in the future. Your help is needed as we fine-tune the settings. Baron Giles Hill and Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia invested as reeves of the Barony of Gyldenholt
Submitted by Giuseppe on Tue, 2012-02-07 09:38
Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia offers a first-hand account of the recent investiture in the Barony of Gyldenholt. February 6thPeerapalooza at West Kingdom Twelfth Night
Submitted by wodeford on Mon, 2012-02-06 21:49
At Teufelberg, in the West Kingdom, Their Majesties Rolf the Relentless and Aurora Komnene created seven new peers at Twelfth Night on January 7. Dragon lanterns shine light on centuries past
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Mon, 2012-02-06 13:44
In honor the the Year of the Dragon, the Chengdu Temple Fair in China is displaying 43 dragon-themed lantern sets, some dating back centuries. A Challenge to all Houses in the Known World
Submitted by ballyclogh on Mon, 2012-02-06 09:03
In an open letter, Clan Marshin Fayne challenges households, clans, and other non-official groups to offer assistance to the SCA's official branches in meeting the financial stipulations of the recently-announced legal settlement. February 5thCall For Gulf Wars classes/events/demos, etc.
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2012-02-05 16:31
Mistress Solveig Eiriksdottir, Overall Class Coordinator for Gulf Wars 2012, is seeking class and demo instructors for the upcoming War. SCA Inc. announces settlement of major lawsuit
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2012-02-05 14:18
The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) has been operating under the burden of a massive and difficult legal battle that has critically drained resources and caused significant ongoing difficulties for the organization. In October 2011, the board of the SCA and its legal counsel were finally able to resolve this issue, but not without significant financial costs. "The Mourners" at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2012-02-05 12:17
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is currently hosting the exhibition The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy, one of the masterpieces of late medieval sculpture in Europe. The exhibit will run January 21, 2012 through April 15, 2012. Swords stolen from California Shakespeare company
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2012-02-05 07:48
Insurance News Net reports that, in late December 2011, three thousand dollars worth of swords were stolen from the Redlands Shakespeare Festival, Redlands, California. The theft included many large swords and specialty items. February 4th[EAL] Break the Back of Winter 7th
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2012-02-04 16:37
2012-04-07 10:00
2012-04-07 21:00
Canada/Eastern
Greetings unto the populace! It is our great pleasure to extend to you an invitation to Break the Back of Winter 7th: Skraeling Althings 30th. Join us as we ring in three decades of history. [EAS] Black Rose Ball XXXV 2012-03-03 10:00
2012-03-03 23:00
US/Eastern
On March 3, 2012 the 35th Annual Black Rose Ball will be held in the Crown Barony of the Bridge. We invite everyone from far and wide to join us on this historic occasion, as we come together to celebrate the longest continuously running dance event in the entire known world. [LOC] Trans-Alpine Darton Autumn Feast 2012-03-10 10:00
2012-03-10 23:00
NZ
On 10 March TransAlpine Darton is hosting an Autumn Feast in Featherston. Master Stefano da Urbino will be cooking this feast. [LOC] Lightwood Newcomer's Feast & Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2012-02-04 16:08
2012-02-25 11:00
2012-02-25 22:00
Australia/Tasmania
The canton of Lightwood is the new canton in the Huon Valley, south of Hobart. Our first event is a tourney and feast, featuring rapier, heavy and perhaps even some archery, plus boffers for the younger participants. [ATL] Performers' Revel
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2012-02-04 15:51
2012-03-03 10:00
2012-03-03 22:00
US/Eastern
Continuing a tradition whose origin is lost in the mists of time ... on Saturday, March 3, 2012, the ancient and venerable Performers' Revel will take place in the vasty halls of Caer Bear. This is an event OF performers FOR performers BY performers! [LOC] Single Sword Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2012-02-04 15:42
2012-02-11 18:30
2012-02-11 18:30
Australia/West
Abertridwr presents Single Sword Tourney on 11/2/2012 [EAL] Step Spritely 2012
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2012-02-04 15:38
2012-02-18 10:00
2012-02-19 01:30
Canada/Eastern
In honour of our Lupine Majesties Thormot Quilliam and Dagmar Halvdan, Step Spritely 2012 has a Viking theme. This is an opportunity to work on an alternate persona OR to come as your Renaissance self attending a Viking theme party. Taran and Heleyne new Prince and Princess of Oertha
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2012-02-04 14:35
Baron Khevron reports that Taran Arnfast, fighting for Heleyne of Avebury, defeated Viscount Sir Kenric Maur, fighting for Dagmar the Red, in two fights in the final bout of the Coronet Tournament in the Principality of Oertha, Kingdom of the West. Bids sought for SCA 50th Anniversary Celebration
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2012-02-04 09:15
The Society for Creative Anachronism is seeking bids for the 50th Year Anniversary Celebration of its founding in 1966. February 3rdDziuginte Litovka elevated to Pelican at East Kingdom Twelfth NightPrincipal Herald Baron Rowen Cloteworthy reports that Their Majesties Gregor and Kiena of the Kingdom of the East offered entry into the Order of the Pelican to Lady Dziuginte Litovka at Their recent Twelfth Night in the Barony of Carillion. [ANS] Bjornsborg Academy of Defense
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 17:03
2012-02-17 17:00
2012-02-19 12:00
US/Central
Come join the Barony of Bjornsborg as it hosts a tournament of the four leading schools of the Art of the Rapier. [MID] Better War Through Archery
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 16:00
2012-02-04 08:00
2012-02-05 15:00
US/Central
The Barony of Sternfeld is proud to present... Better War Through Archery & Constellation Regional A&S Saturday, February 4th and 5th, 2012 [OUT] Tri-Baronial A&S
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 15:47
2012-03-24 09:00
2012-03-24 17:00
US/Mountain
Where can you see three baronies worth of A&S entries in one place. Why the Tri-Baronial Arts and Sciences Competition of Course! [ATL] Battle for Marsh Abbey
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 15:22
2012-03-23 17:00
2012-03-25 10:00
US/Eastern
Deep in the woods, on the edge of the marsh, a small abbey has stood silently for years on disputed lands. Secluded, almost forgotten. But times have been hard in the Canton of Misty Marsh, and so they look to these lands as a source for new revenue. [ATL] Kingdom Arts and Sciences Festival
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 15:09
2012-02-04 09:00
2012-02-04 18:00
US/Eastern
Kingdom Arts and Sciences Festival will be held February 4, 2012 at the Marshall Building in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA. The address is: 8800 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 [CAI] Dun Or Anniversary Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 14:59
2012-04-21 09:00
2012-05-21 18:00
US/Pacific
The time has come for the 20th Anniversary of Dun Or... next year we will be legal adults!! Please join us for our Anniversary Tournament on April 21, 2012. [ANS] Provincial Games
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2012-02-03 14:53
2012-02-18 09:00
2012-02-18 18:00
US/Central
The Province of Mooneschadowe presents Provincial Games, a melee event dedicated to games! February 18, 2012 in Stillwater, OK |
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