Archive - Jun 29, 2004

Winged Detectives Find Renaissance Fresco

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-06-29 23:00
A flock of pigeons has led a group of art historians to a lost Renaissance fresco hidden in the ceiling of a Valencia cathedral.

The Independent: The Care and Feeding of the Renaissance Horse

Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004-06-29 15:55
The British Library has recently acquired a 16-page pamphlet published by Wynkyn de Worde in 1497, the earliest known veterinary textbook printed in Britain.

Rabbits Threaten Viking Site

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-06-29 12:58
"What? Behind the rabbit?" "It is the rabbit! It's got nasty, sharp, pointy teeth!" A two-acre site in South Uist (Scotland) that once contained a Viking village is threatened by destructive rabbits.

Polderslot Byzantine Pentathlon

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-06-29 10:49
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In these cold seasons, when the fruits have departed the trees, the leaves are falling and the weather is declining, the sunny days are longing in the back of our minds, and thus, the shire of Polderslot is proud to host the Polderslot Pentathlon. An event where we will entertain ourselves with byzantine games and sports, and pretend the weather is gorgeous, the sun is shining and warmth is radiating from the sky.

Battle for Gully Branch Demo

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-06-29 10:25
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Citizens of Atlantia, we have need of thee! We are being invaded by hordes of mundane and we need your fighters, performers, and your artisans to entertain them.

Raiders, Invaders and Privateers

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-06-29 10:17
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http://www.godecookery.com/latest/rainpriv.html

Merchant Reports Large Theft, Seeks Help Locating Goods

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-06-29 08:56
A merchant, Autumn Tree Productions, seeks help in locating US$4000 in goods that were stolen last weekend.