Archive - 2004March 2ndLet There be Light!
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2004-03-02 07:20
This week Dame Aoife share links pertaining to lighting, medieval-style.
March 1stRoman Road Unearthed in Hereford
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-03-02 00:07
Residents of Hereford in England had hoped for improvements to their road.
Instead, an archaeological survey has found remains of a much older road - one
dating back to Roman times.
More Charges Filed Against Ben Schragger
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2004-03-01 15:50
Burlington County Times: An Associated Press article reports that a total of eleven alleged victims are
now included in the indictments filed against Lord Ben the Steward in
Pennsylvania.
February 29thKnighthood Still in Flower for Local Group
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2004-02-29 21:31
STL Today: The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch has published a feature article about a
tournament held in the Barony of Three Rivers.
Samurai: The Warrior Class of Japan
Submitted by Gwenhyfar on Sun, 2004-02-29 21:22
An exhibition of Japanese prints, scroll paintings, weapons, and artefacts
which document the life and times of the Samurai is on display at the Art
Gallery of Windsor.
February 28thEgyptian Artifacts Exhibit in Toronto
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-02-28 19:29
"Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from The British Museum" will be on display at the Royal Ontario Museum through June 6.
February 27thVancouver to Host Early Music Courses This Summer
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-02-27 20:42
Goldberg: Early Music Vancouver will hold six early music workshops in July and August of this year.
Archaeologists Hope for Viking Hoard
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-02-27 20:38
Amateur archaeologists with a metal detector may have found Britain's earliest
Viking ship burial, or so experts hope.
14th Century Silver Pendant Found in Nottingham
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-02-27 16:57
This Is Nottingham: Metal-detecting hobbyist Thomas Wallace found a 14th century silver pendant inscribed with the initials A and W (likely a reference to the Alpha and Omega) in a field in Nottingham.
February 26thHave Vikings Gotten a Bad Rap?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-02-27 00:06
National Geographic: In an article for "National Geographic," reporter Stefan Lovgren looks at new
research that proves Vikings were into more than raping and pillaging.
2,000-Year-Old Water Main Still Working
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-02-26 17:06
A 100-foot stretch of pipe, which once fed the Roman fort at Vindolanda, was
unearthed recently and discovered to be still working.
February 25thStudying the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Submitted by Aoife on Wed, 2004-02-25 14:17
This week Dame Aoife shares links dealing with the history and social customs
of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
New Theory on Darnley's Murder Published
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-02-25 14:16
Sunday Herald: Dame Muriel Spark's new book puts forward the theory that Joseph Riccio,
brother of David Riccio, was responsible for the murder of Lord Henry Stuart
Darnley, Mary's second husband.
February 24thTunnel Under Stonehenge Planned
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-02-24 23:48
A public inquiry has been opened to study government plans to build a traffic
tunnel under Stonehenge.
Erik Schmid, the "Mail" Man
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004-02-24 23:48
St. Cloud Times News: Through first-hand research and hours of trial and error, Erik Schmid has accomplished something few people have: created accurate reproductions of historical examples of mail garments from the Medieval and Classical periods.
February 23rdTourney of Ymir Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-02-23 22:56
Photos by Lord Steven of the recent Ymir event in Atlantia are now available
online.
Scotland's First "Suburb" Found in Ayrshire
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2004-02-23 22:54
The Independent: Archaeologists are working to uncover the remains of a medieval settlement, as well as an earlier Stone Age settlement, a short ways from the existing village of Dreghorn.
While on Vacation, Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
Submitted by Ceinwen on Mon, 2004-02-23 17:49
The medieval pest commonly known as the bedbug is making a comeback, thanks in
part to increased travel.
February 22ndNew Heirs for the Kingdom of Trimaris
Submitted by Catriona on Sun, 2004-02-22 17:50
At the Spring of Crown Tourney of Trimaris on February 20-22, Heirs to the
Thrones were determined.
Three New Peers Elevated in Atlantia
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-02-22 17:48
At the Tourney of Ymir, which took place February 13-15, 2004 in the Kingdom
of Atlantia, three new peers were elevated.
Virtual Reality Brings the Hagia Sofia to Life
The trend toward virtual reality exhibits will give many more people access to
the museum experience according to a recent BBC article.
Viking Settlement Discovery Delays Cork Construction
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-02-22 09:43
UTV: Plans for student housing and a carpark in the center of Cork, Ireland are on
hold after the discovery of a Viking ship.
February 21stWindfarm Development Stalls Due to Archeological Finds
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-02-21 17:18
Oldham Advertiser: A local archaeological trust has objected to the construction of wind turbines on Denshaw Moor, a site which includes two medieval iron-smelting furnaces.
AEthelmearc Welcomes New Subject
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-02-21 11:05
John Marvin Jacek Rogers, son of Baron Daniel Lightfoot and Baroness Una the
Bashful, was born February 19, 2004 at the Community Medical Center in
Scranton, PA.
Further Information on "Viking Age Headcoverings from Dublin" Publication
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2004-02-21 10:45
More information on the Dublin headcoverings can be found in a book by
Elizabeth Wincott Heckett, (2003), "Viking Age Headcoverings from Dublin".
February 20thKnight's Oath Sold on eBay
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-02-20 21:15
A modern reproduction of a medieval knight's oath was recently open for
auction on eBay.
Gulf Wars to Hold Brewers' Competition
The brewers of the Known World are invited to compete in the first ever
Brewer's Competition At Gulf Wars. The event will be sponsored by the Dragons
Breath Brewers Guild Of Trimaris.
Midrealm to Celebrate 35th Anniversary at Kingdom A&S Fair
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-02-20 15:32
Lady Meliora, Middle Kingdom Historian, has announced that the Middle Kingdom
will celebrate its 35th anniversary in conjunction with the Kingdom A&S Fair,
Saturday, May 29, 2004 in the Barony of Roaring Wastes.
February 19thEstrella War Photo Album Available
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2004-02-19 21:17
Godfrey von Rhienfels, from Atenveldt, has posted an extensive photo album
from the recent Estrella War.
Free Scholars Raise Thousands for Cancer Society
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-02-19 17:13
At a recent tourney, the Free Scholars of the Kingdom of Atlantia raised over
US$3000 for the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
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