Archive - Sep 2003September 19thChaucer's "Sacramento Tales" Discovered in Canterbury
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-19 19:36
National Review: During renovation of Canterbury Cathedral, a new Chaucer tale has been
discovered about a pilgrimage to a place called "Sacramento."
Viking Canoe Discovered in Norway
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-19 19:28
A dugout canoe dating from around 1,000 years ago has been taken from Royraas
Lake in southern Norway.
SCA Group Forms in Spain
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-19 19:26
Alcazar, which will be Spain's first SCA shire, is forming in the Madrid area.
September 18thStone Age Settlement Discovered Off the Coast of England
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-18 23:30
Evidence of a Mesolithic settlement has been found underwater off the coast of
Newcastle in northern England.
University Project to Collect First Pennsic Stories
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-18 14:31
Lady Avice is collecting accounts of the first Pennsic War for a class project.
16th Century Wall Disrupts Museum Renovation in France
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-18 14:30
History News Network: The renovation of the Orangerie, the home of Monet's "Waterlilies," has been
halted after it was disclosed that the work might damage the original 16th
century wall under the museum.
September 17thOfficial Attendance Numbers Released for Pennsic War 32
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-09-18 00:34
The Pennsic Exchequer, Master Alaric, has released the final count of gentles on site at Pennsic
32.
Medieval Clothing and Textile Journal to be Released
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-09-17 21:32
Robin Netherton, a frequent lecturer on medieval clothing and textiles, has
announced that a new scholarly journal on medieval clothing will soon be
available.
Lost Imperial Purple Formula Rediscovered
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-09-17 15:11
The secret formula for creating Roman imperial purple dye has been
rediscovered.
Swords, and the People Who Love Them
Submitted by Catriona on Wed, 2003-09-17 15:09
NetSword is a discussion group for "swordsmen, sword smiths, armorers, weapons makers,
collectors of swords, re-enactors, historians, and enthusiasts" who wish to discuss various
topics concerning weapons and warfare during the Middle Ages through the Renaissance.
September 16thLiving in Style at Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-09-17 00:00
Want something a little more substantial than a dome tent for Pennsic? Consider
a Moorish cottage complete with timbered ceiling and loft.
Chivalry as a Babe Magnet
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-09-16 23:59
MSN: An article by Alan Goldsher for MSN finds that women still believe chivalrous
behavior an asset.
Monty Python Fans Make Pilgrimages to Site of "Holy Grail"
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2003-09-16 17:47
Doune Castle, built in the 14th century by Robert Stuart, the first Duke of Albany, has in more recent times been a shrine for those devotees wanting to visit the site where much of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was filmed.
New Sutton Hoo a Disappointment
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-09-16 17:46
Weekly Telegraph: English Heritage has turned Sutton Hoo, one of Britain's prime historical
sites, into a tourist trap lacking imagination, according to "Weekly Telegraph"
writer Giles Worsley
September 15thMedieval Science on the Internet
Submitted by Catriona on Mon, 2003-09-15 19:36
The Medieval Science Page provides links to Internet resources with respect to medieval
science of both Western and other cultures.
Sir Ulf Bloodfoot Victorious in Tir Righ's Second Coronet
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-09-15 15:14
Sir Ulf Bloodfoot was the winner of the September 13 Coronet Tournament in Tir Righ.
Scientists Study Medieval Gunpowder
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003-09-15 15:13
A gunpowder made from mixture of charcoal, saltpeter and sulfur -- like the gunpowder used in the 14th century -- equals the explosive force of the 20th century version, according to a report presented at the British Association for the Advancement of Science.
6th Century Graves Threatened by the Sea
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-09-15 13:19
A team of scientists from the University of Central Lancashire is working to
save more than 100 graves, dating from the 6th century, from washing into the
ocean on an island in North Wales.
September 14thHoegaarden and Chiara New Heirs to Outlands Throne
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2003-09-14 15:38
In honourable combat on Saturday, Sir Kerold Hoegaarden has won the honor of crowning
Baroness Chiara della Luna as the Princess of Outlands.
September 13thRomania Rushing to Restore Byzantine Frescoes
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-09-13 14:51
Restoration work is underway on damaged 15th and 16th century Byzantine frescoes at the monasteries of Bucovina.
Archaeologists Excavate Sixth Century Boat
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-09-13 14:33
The Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology at the Southampton Oceanography
Centre will be working to raise an oak canoe, thought to date from around 500 CE, from
Langstone Harbour.
September 12thJonathon and Deille Newly-Crowned Heirs of Atenveldt
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2003-09-13 00:52
Jonathon von Trotha and Deille of Farnham have been crowned as Prince and Princess of
Atenveldt after Jonathon defeated Sir Phaelin and Sir Craven in the final rounds of the
Tournament.
Unknown Celtic Goddess Identified at British Museum
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-12 19:41
Scientists working on artifacts from a site in Hertfordshire, England have
identified a statue of Senua, a Roman-British goddess previosly unknown to
scholars, discovered along with a treasure of gold and silver offerings.
Stefan's Florilegium Updated
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-12 15:22
THLord Stefan li Rous, keeper of Stefan's Florilegium, has added new
information to the website.
Archaeologists Studying 14th Century English Garden
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2003-09-12 13:45
National Geographic News: At Whittington Castle in Shropshire, in England, archaeologists are studying the buried remains of
an elaborate garden, originally built in the first half of the 14th century.
"Bog People" Exhibit Travels to Calgary
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-12 12:55
The "Bog People" Exhibit, which led to controversary when it opened last
December in Ottawa, has moved to Calgary, Alberta, and will open
October 18, 2003.
What Comes After Q? Arrrrrr!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-09-12 12:15
Always long to have a pirate name? This quiz can help!
September 11thPhotos from Horseradish War Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-09-11 13:38
Lady Sahsinna von der Sibetsburg, Webmistress of the Shire of Two Seas, has
posted photos from the Recent Horseradish War in the Kingdom of Drachenwald
September 10th3,000-Year-Old Stone Circle Discovered on Lewis
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-09-10 22:49
Archaeologists believe a stone circle measuring 30m and dating from 3,000 years
ago may be second in importance only to Stonehenge.
Harvest Raid to Feature Gun Demo
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-09-10 20:27
Harvest Raid, to be held in the Shire of Heronter (Bemus Point, NY) October
3-5,2003, will feature a demo by 15th century Swiss Handgonner Max Schilling.
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