Archive - Dec 2003December 30thPennsic War Returns to NPR
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-30 13:15
Karen Given's report on the Pennsic War was rerun recently on National Public
Radio's "Only a Game."
A New Dane in AEthelmearc
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-30 10:10
The Kingdom of AEthelmearc has welcomed a new subject: Dane Christopher Murray.
Old-Fashioned Viking Christmas
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-30 08:40
The Scandinavian celebration of Jul harkens back to Norse mythology. An article
from "The Scotsman" looks at Christmas celebrations in Sweden and Norway and
their roots in Viking tradition.
December 29thSCAdians Included in Geek Trendsetting
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2003-12-29 23:58
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Christian Boone offers his opinion on geeks as
trendsetters, and includes SCAdians in the group.
"Chronicles of Narnia" Being Shot in New Zealand
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-12-29 23:56
CBS: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," the first book of C.S. Lewis' Narnia
series, will soon begin production on location in New Zealand.
One Kingdom, One Book
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-12-29 22:59
Readers in the East Kingdom will get the opportunity to participate in One
Kingdom, One Book.
Young SCAdian Struck and Killed by Car in Outlands
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-12-29 15:38
Last Saturday, the Barony of Caerthe in the Kingdom of Outlands bid a final farewell to Brendon
Swatko, a twelve-year-old who died after being struck by a car outside an SCA event.
December 28thCooks & Performers Needed for Estrella Queen's Tea
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-28 14:30
Lady Catelin Munro of Ailsa, Autocrat of Estrella XX Queen's Tea, has requested
help from cooks and performers who plan to attend the Estrella War.
Mystery of Chinese Gunpowder Solved?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-28 11:15
China View: Chinese archaeologists may have discovered the secret of China's invention of
gunpowder.
December 27thScientists Study Colosseum's "Special Effects"
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-27 12:20
A team of German archaeologists has been excavating the basement of Rome's
great Colosseum, including the intricate mechanical wonders which produced the
effects for the gladiatorial games.
17th Century Javanese Coins Discovered in Thames
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-27 09:05
90 copper coins, washed up from London's Thames River, have stumped
archaeologists.
Medici Secrets to be Exposed by DNA Testing?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-27 06:25
News Telegraph: Researchers are planning to exhume and test the bodies of 50 members of the
Medici Family with hopes of some "sensational surprises."
December 26thExhumation of King Harold Denied
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-12-26 11:35
A church court has denied researchers the right to examine the remains of what
might have been King Harold.
St. Columcille's Monastery Purchased by the State
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-12-26 08:45
Limerick Post: Durrow Abbey and the St. Columcille Monastery in County Offaly, Ireland, have
been purchased by the government for an initial sum of 270 thousand Euro.
December 25thArt Exhibit Celebrates Duccio di Buoninsegna
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-12-25 13:35
Herald Tribune: 13th century painter Duccio di Buoninsegna is the star of an exhibit celebrating
the city of Sienna's golden age, "Duccio: At the Origins of Sienese Painting."
Voynich Manuscript: Mystery or Fraud?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-12-25 10:45
Nature: A mystious, 16th-century coded manuscript is still stumping scholars. Or is it a hoax?
December 24thFabled "Sword of Spam" Auctioned This Week
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-12-24 19:21
eBay: Third Age Armory claims to have uncovered the legendary Sword of Spam, and they are
auctioning this rare item on eBay.
Geography of Oertha
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-12-24 16:40
Curious about the geography of Oertha? A new online map lists baronies and
shires.
Ravenslake to Host Midrealm College of Youth
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-12-24 15:25
Roaring Wastes: The Shire of Ravenslake (northeastern Illinois) will host the Middle Kingdom College of Youth
February 7, 2004.
December 23rdSchragger Released from Prison After Posting Bail
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-12-24 00:16
Morning Call: Ben Schragger, known in the SCA as Ben the Steward, was released from prison, subject to
"house arrest" restrictions, after posting a reduced bail bond.
German "Stonehenge" Highlights Rising Sun of Winter Solstice
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-23 21:44
Scientific American: Germany's 7,000-year-old stone circle proves that Europe's neolithic people
were more tuned in to the heavens than previously thought.
Schragger Arraigned in Lehigh County Court
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-12-23 16:13
Morning Call: Ben Schragger, the former East Kingdom Dean of Pages accused of sexual misconduct with
minors, was formally charged on December 17.
Photogenic Viking Needed: Long Hours, Great Exposure
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-23 15:59
The History Channel is looking for one good Viking-to-be for a television
series to be filmed in Anacortes, Washington.
Tasty Medieval Morsels for the Holidays
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2003-12-23 14:52
Dame Aoife gets in the holiday spirit this week with links for medieval baked goods.
The Barbarians are Coming!!!
Submitted by Sir_Bran on Tue, 2003-12-23 14:49
History Channel: The History Channel announces a photo/essay contest to promote a new series called "The
Barbarians are Coming," premiering January 2004.
December 22ndNorthshield's First Coronation to Take Place in Silfren Mere
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-12-22 23:17
Aubrey and Anne, Their Stellar Highnesses of Northshield, have announced the
dates and sites for Northshield's first Coronation and second Crown Tourney.
Thousand-Year-Old Church Saved
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-12-22 20:25
A campaign to save the 1,000-year-old St. Lawrence's Church from demolition for
a new airport runaway has been successful.
Palace Ghost Caught On Camera
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2003-12-22 17:08
No it's not Great Ceaser's Ghost! There's some speculation over exactly who's image was caught on film at Hampton Court Palace outside of London, but insider's say it is not a Christmas joke.
Victorian Weapons Act - Swords and Crossbows Not to be Prohibited Weapons
Submitted by Gwynfor on Mon, 2003-12-22 17:08
After review, the Victorian Department of Justice has elected not to include proposed amendments to the Weapons Act which would have made swords and crossbows Prohibited weapons.
December 21stInnilgard Winter A&S Collegium Photos & Class Notes on CD
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-21 17:05
Lady Katerina da Brescia has announced that a CD containing photos and class
notes from the second Innilgard Winter A&S Collegium in the Kingdom of Lochac
is now available on CD.
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