Archive - May 2004May 23rdBBC Radio Explores "The Norman Way"
A new radio series on England's BBC Four looks at life in Ango-Saxon England at
the time of the Norman Conquest.
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May 22ndMajor Upgrade to SCAtoday.net Software
Submitted by Webmaster on Sat, 2004-05-22 13:15
We are pleased to present a major enhancement of the SCAtoday.net web site!
Pennsic War XXXIII
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2004-05-22 11:25
Library of Alexandria Found
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-05-22 10:54
Librarians rejoice! The site of the ancient Library of Alexandria has been
found!
May 21stSCA Equestrians to Participate in HorseFest 2004
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-21 15:44
Plain Dealer: Cindy Bank, an SCA member from Painesville, Ohio, will be one of the
participants in the medieval games portion of HorseFest 2004 to be held at the
Lake Metroparks in Kirtland, Ohio.
A History of Kissing [PG-13]
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-21 04:07
La Voz: We all assume that the practice of kissing among humans is perfectly natural,
but is kissing simply human or does it have a history?
Second Century Roman Bridge to be Excavated
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-21 04:05
Hexham Courant: A major archaeological dig is planned, to excavate a Roman Bridge in the
village of Corbridge, England near Hadrian's Wall.
May 20thComments Sought on Draft of the New "Missile Combat Handbook"
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2004-05-20 12:41
The Deputy Society Marshal for Combat Archery, Tessa the Huntress, is looking
for comments and suggestions from fighters and marshals on the new draft of the
"Missile Combat Handbook."
Medieval Silver Brooch Declared Treasure
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2004-05-20 12:40
Isle of Wight County Press: An inquest has declared that a small oval silver brooch, dating from the 13th or 14th century, is treasure.
May 19thAlaxandair Posts AEthelmearc Crown Tourney Video
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-20 03:42
Lord Alaxandair O'Conchobhair has posted video of the recent Crown Tournament
in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc.
Rats Cleared in "Black Death" Case?
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-05-19 21:57
A new study claims that rats were not the culprits in spreading the Black
Plague throughout 14th century Europe.
Ealdormere Crown Tourney Photos
Submitted by eirik on Wed, 2004-05-19 13:47
TwoRavens.org: Photos from the recent Ealdormere Crown Tourney are now available online
courtesy of TwoRavens.org.
British Library Receives Grant for Searchable Electronic Catalog
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-05-19 13:39
Managing Information News: A grant of
May 18thLord of the Rings Interpreters Needed
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-05-18 20:56
Volunteers to act as docents are needed for a "Lord of the Rings" exhibit at
the Museum of Science, Boston.
Calontir Subjects "Go Medieval" in Hampton Chronicle Article
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-05-18 18:51
Hampton Chronicle: "Hampton Chronicle" reporter Ray Baltes spent time recently interviewing
Antonia Stefani and Duncan MacTawisch of the Shire of Harold's Hill in
Calontir.
Colin Powell Petitions for Coat of Arms
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-05-18 13:55
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has petitioned the Heraldry Society of
Scotland for a coat of arms.
Resource for Autocrats & Event Stewards
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-05-18 13:54
Baroness Khalja, An Tir Kingdom Events Deputy, reports on the An Tir Autocrats
website, an invaluable resource, housing a collection of articles,
announcements, class handouts, guides, and forms useful to anyone involved with
event organization.
May 17thMore Photos from Atenveldt Coronation
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2004-05-17 21:40
Viscountess Deirdre D'Argenteui provides another photo album of the recent
Atenveldt Coronation event.
Study Contemplates Preservation of Mona Lisa
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-05-17 21:39
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, is showing signs of age and may
need preservation.
Florilegium Stats Released
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2004-05-17 13:55
Ever wonder how many other people make use of the "Stefan's Florilegium"
website? Quite a few, according to a recent report.
Putting the 'Viking' in Viking Fest
Submitted by JaneStockton on Mon, 2004-05-17 13:48
The Sun: SCA members add realism to Poulsbo, Washington's annual Viking Fest. Read a
newspaper article by reporter Susie L. Oh.
May 16thSiege Cooking at Lilies War
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-05-16 19:21
A cooking competition has been planned for the upcoming Lilies War, which will
take place June 11-20, 2004, at Smithville Lake, MO. The theme centers around
cooking during the medieval siege of a manor.
Ealdormere Crown Tourney Results
Submitted by nicolaa on Sun, 2004-05-16 13:39
The new Prince and Princess of Ealdormere are Malik and Genevieve
16th Century Map Surprisingly Modern
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-05-16 08:45
A 1539 map by Swedish cartographer Olaus Magnus surprises scholars with its
depiction of the North Atlantic Ocean.
May 15thNew Exhibit on Islamic Spanish Art at the Sackler
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-05-15 16:49
''Caliphs and Kings: The Art and Influence of Islamic Spain'' will be on display at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, DC, through October 17.
Musketeers Buried in Dutch Garden?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2004-05-15 16:48
An unassuming Dutch garden may be the final resting place of seven musketeers
according to the town of Maastricht police, who have handed the investigation
over to the experts.
May 14thClan Blue Feather Invites Interested Gentles to Join Email List
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-05-14 22:15
Clan Blue Feather, an informal organization of SCAdians interested in gay and
lesbian life in the Middle Ages, welcomes others interested in this topic to
join their e-mail discussion list.
Deforestration Threatens Pandas... and Fighters
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2004-05-14 22:14
Deforestration is threatening not only rare animals, but also bamboo plants,
the source of the world's rattan, according to a report by the United Nations
Environment Program.
Blacksmith Condemned by Investigative Reporting
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-05-14 17:31
WCBS-TV: Cheryl Fiandaca, a reporter for WCBS-TV in New York, has uncovered the "secret"
of blacksmith Steven Licata of Garfield, N.J.: he makes weapons!
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