Archive - 2004March 29thDetails from March 27 Schragger Pre-trial Hearing
Submitted by Ceinwen on Mon, 2004-03-29 20:07
Morning Call: The "Morning Call", a newspaper located in the area where the trial is taking
place, has published a more detailed article on Friday's hearing.
Pittsburgh Universities Create Medieval and Renaissance Consortium
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-03-29 19:58
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, along with other area educational
institutions, has announced the creation of the Consortium For Medevial and
Renaissance Studies.
Children Testify in Sex Abuse Case
Submitted by Ceinwen on Mon, 2004-03-29 14:00
WPVI.com: ABC Action News coverage of the preliminary hearing for Benjamin Schragger,
the SCA youth leader accused of molesting several teenagers.
March 28thSCA Participants Wage Battle for the Crown
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2004-03-28 15:12
Roswell Record: A local newspaper chronicled the latest Outlands Crown Tournament, and the
article is available on the paper's web archive.
Rune Stone Prompts Speculation on Vikings in Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-28 14:05
Courier: A runic inscription found in Dalgety Bay near Fife, Scotland has
archaeologists speculating on Viking settlements in the area.
New Book on St. Patrick Reviewed
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-28 11:40
Christian Science Monitor: J. Morgan Sweeney, professor of Irish History at Michigan State, reviews a new
work on Ireland's most famous saint.
"Twilight of the Romans" in "Hadrian's Wall"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-28 08:30
Seattle Times: Romans meet Celts in William Dietrich's new novel, "Hadrian's Wall." Read a
review by Skye K. Moody.
March 27thNight of the Living Dead Languages
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-03-27 15:20
Cornell Daily Sun: Who says academics have no sense of humor?! A recent event held (on the Ides
of March!) at Cornell University was called "Night of the Living Dead
Languages" and featured readings in several ancient and medieval languages.
Romans to Battle Celts in Brisbane
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-03-27 11:45
Glen Innis Examiner: Organizers of the Celtic Festival in Brisbane, Australia are looking for a few
strapping young men to defend their homes from invading Romans.
New Exhibit on Japanese Calligraphy and Painting
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-03-27 09:15
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: "Faith and Form: Selected Calligraphy and Painting from the Japanese Religious Traditions" will be exhibited at the Smithsonian's Sackler Gallery through July 18.
March 27thPreliminary Ruling Finds Cause for Further Action in Schragger Case
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2004-03-27 04:45
Morning Call: Ben Schragger, known in the SCA as Lord Ben the Steward, will face "further
court action," according to a published report following a preliminary
hearing.
Web Site Features "Aurora's Feast" Event Photos
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-03-26 21:00
"I took a few pictures," says Lady Bertana of Cissanbyrig, an Atenveldt
citizen who has posted nearly 150 photos from the recent Aurora's Feast event.
Sketches Found in Museum Stockroom Identified as Michelangelo Originals
Submitted by Ceinwen on Fri, 2004-03-26 17:40
A pair of sketches discovered in the stockroom of the Prado gallery in Spain
have been officially identified as originals created by Renaissance artist
Michelangelo.
Mummified Hand Stolen from Salisbury Pub
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-03-26 17:08
Visitors to the Haunch of Venison in Salisbury, England will no longer be
greeted by an 18th century, mummifed hand, which was stolen recently from the
pub.
Bronze Age Bangles Gift to Welsh Gods
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-03-26 15:45
14 pieces of gold and bronze jewelry and other artifacts dating back 3000
years were discovered recently by metal detectors in Wrexham, Wales.
March 25thNew Bardic Champions in East Kingdom
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-03-25 23:55
Lord Rowen Cloteworthy announced that the new Bardic Champions for the East
Kingdom are Lady Siobhan inghean ui Dhonnabhain and Master Arden of Icombe.
Byzantine Villa Discovered Near Netanya, Israel
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-03-25 23:53
Haaertz.com: The ruins of a villa dating to the 5-6th centuries C.E. have been discovered
near Netanya, Israel by construction workers building a highway off-ramp.
1,000-Year-Old Viking Harbor Complex Discovered
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-03-25 15:55
Newsday.com: Archaeologists in Norway have discovered the remains of a 1,000-year-old
Viking harbor complex.
March 24thNew Exhibit on Monastic Illuminated Manuscripts
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2004-03-25 01:57
"Seeking Illumination: Monastic Manuscripts, 800-1200" will be on display at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles through June 13, 2004.
Attendee at SCA Event Honorable Mention Candidate for "Darwin Awards"
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2004-03-24 22:25
Several years ago, someone attending an SCA event in Kentucky did something
amazingly stupid. A witness has recently nominated the man for an Honorable
Mention in the "Darwin Awards".
Correction to Recent Request-for-Commentary from the BoD
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2004-03-24 17:08
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, has posted a correction to the recent RFC
letter concerning membership numbers required for various group sizes.
"The Reckoning:" a Medieval Thriller
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-03-24 17:01
A new medieval thriller, starring Paul Bettany and Willem Dafoe, brings the
14th century alive through painstaking recreation which includes cold castles
and the Black Plague.
Criminals' Remains Found in Oxford Castle Moat
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-03-24 17:00
Archaeology Magazine: The remains of about seventy prisoners, some dating back to the 16th century, have been found in excavations of the moat at Oxford Castle.
March 23rdPhotos Online from Newcomers' Event in Lochac
Submitted by Gwynfor on Tue, 2004-03-23 16:47
The College of St. Monica, which is part of the Shire of Krae Glas (Monash
University, Clayton campus, in south-east Melbourne, Australia), hosted the
Newcomers' Faire on the 20th March, AS XXXVIII. SCAtoday.net's Lochac
correspondent shares his event report and photo album.
Greek Astronomy and the Medieval Arabic Tradition
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004-03-23 15:35
American Scientist: Medieval Islamic astronomers may have corrected and improved on Greek
astronomy by creating new mathematical tools to explain the motions of
celestial objects.
March 22ndTrimaris Wins Rapier Field Melee at Gulf Wars
For the first time in Gulf Wars history, Trimaris and her allies have taken the Rapier Field Melee Battle!
Ealdormere Concludes Its First Golden Seamstress Competition
Submitted by nicolaa on Mon, 2004-03-22 22:13
Nicolaa provides an event summary and results from Ealdormere's first Golden
Seamstress competition, held March 19 in Ontario.
March 21stLectures to Highlight Klakavirki Event
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-21 15:10
The Incipient Shire of Klakavirki will host lectures on armoring and
Renaissance wedding customs, as
well as a tourney, at its
first event August 27-29, 2004 at the Naval Air Station in Keflavik, Iceland.
"Most Faithful" Wife Still Honored After Centuries
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-21 08:37
A marble plaque bearing the inscription "Most Faithful" was found in a 3rd
century Roman grave near Canterbury, England recently, speaking of a husband's
gesture of eternal love.
March 20th17th Century Hand Grenade from the Battle of Killiecrankie Discovered
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-03-20 11:10
News Telegraph: A fragment from a hand grenade has been recovered from the site of the 17th
century Battle of Killiecrankie, a celebrated Jacobite victory.
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