Archive - Dec 2003December 21stAtlantia to Choose New Royal Bard at 12th Night
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-21 14:55
Their Majesties of Atlantia will be choosing a new Royal Barb at the upcoming
Kingdom Twelfth Night celebration January 10, 2004 in the Barony of Windmasters
Hill.
New Exhibit on 13th-14th Century Illumination at the Getty
Submitted by Karen on Sun, 2003-12-21 11:15
"The Glory of the Gothic Page" will be on display at the Getty Museum, in Los Angeles, California, through March 7, 2004.
December 20thMiniature Equestrians Sought in AnTir
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-20 17:20
Aeschine Gearranach has announced that AnTir's 12th Night A&S Display will be
the scene of the Miniature Medieval Equestrian Costume & Equipment Contest.
17th Century Indonesian Coins Found on the Banks of the Thames
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-12-20 13:35
Guardian Unlimited: Ninety rare 17th century coins from Java have been found buried in mud on the banks of London's River Thames.
Atlantia Subject Killed in Auto Accident
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-20 12:45
Lord David of Crannog Mor, also known as Lord David the Kitchen Help, was killed in an
automobile accident December 15, 2003.
"Warrior of Lattes" Discovered in Southern France
A 2500-year-old stone sculpture depicting an armored warrior has been unearthed
in southern France.
December 19thSt Catherine's Fair Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-12-19 22:03
Photographs from the recent St. Catherine's Fair in the Kingdom of Lochac are now available
online.
Announcement of Second Annual "Barhus Prize"
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2003-12-19 17:13
Baroness Mairi ni Raghaillaigh and Baron Mord Hrutsson the Green will once again be offering
the "Barhus Prize" for best documentation at the Ice Dragon A&S Pentathlon in
March in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael.
March Madness Meets Kitchen Wars in Oertha
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-12-19 15:49
Alaskan SCAdians are planning to warm up the northern climate with cooking and
fighting at March Madness Meets Kitchen Wars March 6, 2004 in Anchorage, AK.
British Businessman to Lead Archers in Second Battle of Agincourt
Don Baggs, an amateur historian from Monmouth, south Wales, wants to disrupt
plans to build a windfarm near the site of the Battle of Agincourt by leading
his own army of archers.
December 18thKent Couple Finds Iron Age Hoard
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-12-19 03:29
A hoard of coins dating from 150 BCE was discovered recently near Maidstone, England by a
couple using a metal detector.
SCA Board of Directors Meetings Scheduled
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-12-19 02:48
Here are the scheduled dates for the next year's SCA BoD meetings, courtesy of the SCA
President, Meg Baron. Meetings are open to the populace.
Images of Lochac's November Crown Available Online
Submitted by Gwynfor on Thu, 2003-12-18 16:12
The Kingdom of Lochac's November Crown Tourney was held in the Barony of Aneala. Gwynfor
Lwyd shares his photo album of the event.
Israeli Group in Need of Fencing Instructor
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-12-18 16:09
Yehoshua ben Haym haYerushalmi, Seneschal of the new shire forming in Israel,
is seeking help to train fencers in the shire.
December 17thAn Tir Bids Farewell to Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-12-18 02:52
Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland, Knight of the Society and Baron of the Lions
Gate in AnTir, who died December 16, 2003, is remembered by his SCA family.
Help Sought in Locating Stolen Musical Instrument
A rare medieval horn was stolen from a resident of Atlantia. His friend in the Midrealm has
published a letter describing the instrument, and seeking help in recovering it.
Welsh University Undertakes "Lord of the Rings" Research Project
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-12-17 15:06
A professor at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, along with volunteers from
around the world, will soon be canvassing film-goers for their responses to "Lord of
the Rings: The Return of the King."
December 16thMonarchs and Leaders
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-12-17 00:44
Learn British history the easy way with the BBC's "Monarchs & Leaders," an
interactive website that covers the country's history from "the Angevins to the
Windsors."
Hugh and Theresa Invested in Stormhold
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-16 16:28
At the recent investiture, Sir Hugh and Lady Theresa became the new Baron and
Baroness of Stormhold in the Kingdom of Lochac.
William Marshal Tourney and Feast Photos Online
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2003-12-16 16:06
Photos of the recent William Marshal Tourney and Feast, and several other recent Lochac
events, are now available on the World Wide Web.
Robert d' Ardrieu to Face Challenge in Free Scholar Prize Fight
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-12-16 05:41
Lords Caradoc de Tisbury, Nemet Arpad and Cernac of the Kingdom of Drachenwald
have announced that Lord Robert d' Ardrieu will face three Free Scholars December 13, 2003.
December 15th"Terry Jones' Medieval Lives" Premiers on The History Channel
Submitted by Sir_Bran on Tue, 2003-12-16 00:05
Monty Python member Terry Jones tackles the Middle Ages in "Terry Jones' Medieval Lives", a
new series which debuts on The History Channel starting January 3.
Lochac World Domination Plans Revealed?
Submitted by Gwynfor on Mon, 2003-12-15 16:44
Intelligence sources have alerted the rest of the Knowne Worlde to the latest covert efforts by
Lochac agents to achieve world domination.
December 14thAll Roads Lead to Iowa?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-14 16:10
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has brought a little bit
of the Roman Empire to their city by hosting Art in Roman Life: Villa To Grave,
September 2003-August 2005.
9th Century Viking Queen May Hold Key to Mystery
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-14 13:15
The bones of a 1,200-year-old Viking Queen may help scientists solve the
mystery of a ritual sacrifice.
Play the Costume Game
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-12-14 08:45
Have fun dressing mannequins with the BBC's "Dress the Men" and "Dress the
Ladies" history game.
December 13thViking Sword Hilt National Treasure
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-13 19:30
This is Herefordshire: A gilded 10th century sword hilt became Britain's newest national treasure
when it took up residency at the British Museum December 11, 2003.
Roman Gaming Die Fetches Astonishing Auction Price
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2003-12-13 17:46
The dodecahedral gaming or fortune-telling die auctioned by Christies on December 11 brought a
sale price much higher than estimated.
Electronic Folklore Site Offers Resources for Researchers and Storytellers
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-12-13 15:05
ResearchBuzz: The Directory of Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts offers a searchable
database for those doing research in the field or looking for bardic
inspiration.
December 12thQveere Eye for thye Medieval Man
Submitted by Catriona on Fri, 2003-12-12 18:28
New humor from the create your own Bayeux Tapestry web site: a medieval reality show.
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