Archive - May 2004Brannos and Rebekah Heirs to Midrealm Throne
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2004-05-31 22:27
Earl Brannos O'Irongardail, fighting for the honor of Countess Rebekah Mac
Tiernan, has won the Middle Kingdom Crown Tournament.
Bare Breasts Popular in 17th Century Fashion
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-05-31 12:10
Discovery: According to a report from Jennifer Viegas of Discovery News, women's bare
breasts were a common fashion statement in 17th century England.
British Archaeologists May Have Greater Chance to Study Human Bones
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-05-31 08:25
NewScientist.com: Archaeological excavations throughout Great Britain have unearthed and studied
many human remains. Now they have received guidelines for reburial of bones
discovered on digs.
Early Music Festival to Take Place in Washington, DC
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2004-05-31 05:30
The Washington Early Music Society is pleased to present a new event this June for lovers of early music, dance and visual arts -- the inaugural Washington Early Music Festival.
May 30thThe Armoury is Now Open on the Ancanar Film Website
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2004-05-30 10:55
Ancanar is a Tolkien-inspired epic fantasy film. The Armoury section of the
Ancanar website showcases the swords and armour forged for the film.
May 29thExhibit on Childhood in Ancient Greece Travels to Cincinnati
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-05-29 12:05
"Coming of Age in Ancient Greece: Images of Childhood from the Classical Past"
will be at the Cincinnati Art Museum through August 1, 2004.
10-Year-Old Finds Medieval Ring
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-05-29 09:45
Nathan Duffield, a 10-year-old student from Milford Haven, England, has
discovered a 600-year-old ring with a metal detector.
May 28thScuola Gladiatori Roma Offers Complete Roman Experience
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-28 19:05
Those who can't get enough of ancient times may want to sign up for the Scuola
Gladiatori Roma, where they will learn Latin as well as gladiator skills.
Romans Invade Maryland!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-28 15:10
Ancient historians take note: Roman Days are here again and coming to Marietta
Mansion in Glenn Dale, Maryland June 12-13, 2004!
I Swear!
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2004-05-28 13:50
There has been much discussion recently about the swearing of oaths in the SCA.
This week, Dame Aoife shares her links on the subject.
Ragnarok V Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-28 07:15
Photos from the recent Ragnarok event in the Kingdom of Ealdormere are now
available online.
May 27thJ.R.R. Tolkien's Home on the Market
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-27 20:45
MSN: "Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien's Oxford, England home is for sale
for a paltry $2.7 million.
Drachenwald's Double Wars Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-27 19:40
Irg von der Ramsau shares photos taken at the recent Double Wars XVII event
held in the Shire of Attemark in
Code-Breakers Hunt for the Holy Grail
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-27 19:30
World War II's famous Bletchley Park code-breakers have become involved in work
to decipher a cryptic inscription which might point to the location of the Holy
Grail.
Israeli Shire Becomes Incipient
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-27 18:58
The Incipient Shire of Beit Aryeh in Israel has been officially formed in the
Kingdom of Drachenwald, according to New Groups Coordinator Barcsi Janos.
Baron Wars VII Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-27 13:18
Maelgwn and Asbjorn have posted photos from the Midrealm's recent Baron Wars.
Lochac Still Fighting Weapons Ban in Victoria
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-27 13:16
Master Delbert von Strassburg, Seneschal for the Kingdom of Lochac, reports on
the latest deveolpments pertaining to the ban on certain weapons in Victoria,
Australia.
Exhibit on Lombardic Art at the Met
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2004-05-27 13:14
"Painters of Reality: The Legacy of Leonardo and Caravaggio in Lombardy" will
be on display at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art through August 15, 2004.
May 26thNew Museum of Arms and Armor Opens in Louisville, Kentucky
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-05-26 23:38
The Courier-Journal: A day-long festival was held on Saturday, May 22, to celebrate the opening of the Frazier Historical Arms Museum.
Would YOU Have Survived the Colonial House?
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-05-26 19:07
PBS: PBS offers a quiz to determine if you would have survived four months in a 17th
century colonial village.
Middle Ages Alive in Shelby
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-05-26 17:40
The Shelby Promoter: Barbara Simonetti, a reporter for the Shelby "Promoter," recently covered the
"revelry and feasting" at the Mid-May Festival hosted by the Incipient Shire
of
North Gate.
Web Sale of Viking Artifacts Creates Controversy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2004-05-26 14:39
Macomb Daily: An American company selling Viking artifacts from its website has caught the
attention of Swedish officials.
May 25thThorin Victorious in AnTir Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-05-25 22:08
Duke Thorin was the victor of the Crown Tournament held May 22, 2004.
"Twice Told Tales, Rumors and Heresay" Help Celebrate Midrealm's 35th Anniversary
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-05-25 16:11
Step back into the past and share memories of the SCA long ago when the
Midrealm celebrates its 35th anniversary at the Kingdom A & S and the Crown
Tournament to be held May 29-31, 2004 in the Barony of Roaring Wastes (Detroit,
MI).
Photos from AEthelmearc War Practice
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-05-25 12:24
Lord Darter has posted a very nice photo album from this year's AEthelmearc War
Practice.
May 24th4th Century Punch May be Oldest Alloy Steel Tool
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-05-24 23:41
An Iron Age punch dating to the 4th century C.E. may be the oldest European
example of alloy steel yet discovered.
Chivalry, Knighthood Aren't Dead
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2004-05-24 21:21
Stars and Stripes: A reporter describes SCA activities in and around Camp Zama, in Japan.
The Staff of Life
Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2004-05-24 21:20
Aiofe's Links: Dame Aoife's Links column this week deals with bread and all that goes into it.
Poeta Atlantia to Sponsor Poetic Challenge at Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-05-24 21:19
Mar Yaakov HaMizrachi of Poeta Atlantia has announced the Known World Poetic
Challenge, which will be held at this year's Pennsic War.
May 23rdNewswire Celebrates Two-Thousandth Story
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2004-05-24 03:48
This article marks a milestone for SCAtoday.net, as it is the 2000th story
published since the site went online in 2002.
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