Archive - Sep 2003September 30thThird Largest Roman Amphitheatre Found in Spain
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-09-30 20:28
A huge amphitheatre, built for gladitorial combat, has been discovered near
Cordoba in southern Spain.
Board President Clarifies Waiver Policies
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-09-30 13:30
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, has issued a policy clarification letter for liability waivers at
SCA activities.
Need to Practice Your Latin? Try Dr. Seuss!
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-09-30 13:30
AP: "Virent Ova! Viret Perna!!" is the title given to the Latin version of "Green Eggs and Ham", the
latest of three Dr. Seuss books translated by professors at the University of Kentucky (USA).
September 29thNew SCA Shire Forming in Israel
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-09-29 21:44
A new SCA shire has held its first meeting in Jerusalem, according to the Acting
Seneschal, Reb Yehoshua.
Partial Decision Made on Victoria's Weapons Policy
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-09-29 17:49
Master Delbert von Strassburg, Seneschal for the Kingdom of Lochac, has
announced the latest ruling regarding weapons policy in the state of Victoria,
Australia.
September 28thRoman Marching Camp Discovered in Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-09-28 12:20
Press and Journal: The remains of a Roman marching camp as well as Stone Age artifacts dating back
6,000 years have been discovered in Scotland.
Columbus Mystery to be Solved?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-09-28 07:15
For some time, researchers have wanted to test the DNA of remains in the tomb of Christopher
Columbus. Now it looks like they will finally get their chance.
September 27thParis: the "Mecca of Medieval Knowledge"
Submitted by Aoife on Sat, 2003-09-27 17:05
Dame Aoife shares her research on medieval Paris in this selection of links.
Teachers Needed for Estrella War
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-09-27 12:10
Lady Camilla Hazelwood, Estrella War 2004 A&S Class Autocrat, is seeking
instructors for A&S classes at the Estrella War.
Duct Tape Halloween
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-09-27 09:40
Celebrate Halloween with every SCAdian's favorite product: Duct Tape, by
entering the Duct Tape Guys' Halloween Mask Contest.
September 26thHis Majesty Henri d'Artois Crowned in AEthelmearc
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-26 21:27
The Canton of Stelton Wald (Beaver, PA) hosted the Coronation of His Majesty
Henri d'Artois September 20, 2003. View photos online.
"Warrior Queen" Buried in Lincolnshire Grave
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-26 16:31
Lincolnshire Echo: Mystery surrounds the grave of an Anglo-Saxon "warrior queen" discovered recently near
Lincoln, England.
New Film Traces Life of Martin Luther
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-09-26 13:59
"Luther: Rebel, Genius, Liberator", a biography of Dr. Martin Luther, stars Joseph Fiennes in the
title role and opens in theatres September 26.
Known World Costume and Rapier Event Approaches
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-09-26 13:58
The Known World Academy Costuming Symposium and Known World Academy of Rapier will
be held October 17-19 in the Barony of Caerthe, Kingdom of the Outlands.
September 25thAngus McClure and Duana New Heirs in Summits
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-26 02:46
The Principality of the Summits in An Tir held its Fall Coronet on September
20, 2003. The victor was Viscount Angus McClure.
Victoria & Albert Museum to Display Funeral Shield of Henry V
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-25 21:25
Gothic: Art for England 1400-1547, will be on display October 9, 2003 through January
18, 2004 at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Among the items exhibited
will be the funeral shield of Henry V.
William Blackfox Award Nominations Announced
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-25 19:02
Honor of Restormel, Deputy Society Chronicler, has announced this year's
nominations for the William Blackfox Awards.
Standards and Pinsils and Pennons, Oh My!
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-25 18:54
"Standards and Pinsils and Pennons, Oh My! A Cursory Glance at Medieval Flags
and Banners" is a website devoted to the study of medieval armorial flags.
September 24th"His Majesty likes it! And His Majesty would like some more!" Midrealm Drinking Champions Unplugged
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-09-24 19:49
Our recent photos of Midrealm Coronation included a humorous skit by His [Former] Majesty
Pieter's Royal Drinking Champions. It turns out that there was more to the skit than met the eye!
Triple Grave a "Significant Anglo-Saxon Discovery"
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-09-24 17:22
This Is Lincolnshire: The discovery of three skeletons, dating to about 1,500 years ago, in a shallow grave in
Lincolnshire has yielded some interesting artifacts and clues about Anglo-Saxon life.
September 23rdNew Exhibit on Medieval Manuscripts Opens at the Getty
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-09-24 03:28
"Transforming Tradition: Ancient Motifs in Medieval Manuscripts" will be on display at the Getty in Los Angeles from September 23 to November 30.
Baron Sean of the South Knighted at Tir Ysgithr 30 Year
Submitted by ianuk on Tue, 2003-09-23 06:10
Lady Ianuk Raventhourne, Seneschal of Tir Ysgithr, recounts the tale of a surprise Knighting at
the Barony's 30 Year Anniversary celebration.
September 22ndMiddle Kingdom Hails Their Royal Majesties Alasdair and Gueni
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-09-22 20:10
The throne of the Middle Kingdom passed to a new royal couple on Saturday, September 20.
Iustinos Tekton, publisher of SCAtoday.net, offers a report and an online photo album of the
Coronation in the Barony of Cynnabar.
"Eternal Egypt" Opens at the Walters
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003-09-22 16:58
"Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from The British Museum" will be at the Walters Gallery of Art, in Baltimore, Maryland, from September 21, 2003, through January 18, 2004.
September 21stTeen Reenactors and Historians Website
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-09-21 13:45
A new website for and about teen reenactors and historians is now online and
soliciting input from interested teens.
Man's Best SCA Friends: Medieval Dogs
Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2003-09-21 10:20
Dame Aoife shares her links for research on hound coursing and medieval dogs.
Oxford Museum Acquires Renaissance Phallic Plate [PG-13]
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-09-21 05:30
Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England has purchased a ceramic plate devised
entirely of penises and bearing a bawdy inscription.
September 20thChatsworth Collection Tours U.S.
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-09-20 17:55
A travelling exhibit of art from the Chatsworth Collection, including a 16th century portrait of Bess of Hardwick as well as works by Raphael, Titian, and D
Medieval Brasses: Windows onto the Past
Submitted by Catriona on Sat, 2003-09-20 10:40
The Monumental Brass Society, founded in 1887 at Cambridge, England, preserves and records
English monumental brasses from the middle ages through the early modern times.
Dental Research Reopens Debate over Cause of Plague
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-09-20 08:15
New Scientist: Researchers have failed to find traces of the DNA of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium carried by rat
fleas thought to have caused the Plague, on 121 teeth from 66 skeletons from "plague pits" in
England, Denmark, and France.
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