Archive - 2004February 18thMedieval versus Modern English
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-02-18 19:30
Curious as to how the meanings of words have changed over the centuries? Check
out Lori's website, which offers her comparisons between medieval and modern.
Chirurgeons Seeking Service Input
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-02-18 14:38
Mistress Aine, Deputy to the Pennsic War Chirurgeon, is seeking input from
non-chirurgeons to improve service at Chirurgeon's Point.
February 17thThe Vinland Map
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-02-18 03:28
Washington Post: A new article discusses the so-called Vinland Map, which may date to the 15th
century, and the debate over its authenticity.
Kingdom Of Acre Invites All to Join for "Viking Wars"
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-02-17 19:01
The Kingdom of Acre, "a group dedicated to the education, understanding and
appreciation of the Middle Ages," invites members and guests to attend "Viking
Wars" on February 28, 2004.
Good News from Estrella War
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-02-17 18:55
Baroness Katharine of Kate Hall reports highlights from this year's Estrella
War in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.
February 16thBeowulf Chosen for "East Kingdom Reads"
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-02-17 03:36
The "One Kingdom - One Book" project taking place in the East Kingdom has
chosen "Beowulf" for its first book.
Calming a Savage Breast
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2004-02-17 03:35
According to William Congreve, "Music hath charms to soothe the savage
breast," so readers will want to calm themselves by checking out Dame Aoife's
music links.
Barony Lends Helping Hand at Homeless Shelter
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-02-16 06:30
Roaring Wastes: Iasmin de Cordoba, Baroness Roaring Wastes of the Middle Kingdom, announced
that volunteers from the barony would help prepare meals at a homeless shelter.
February 15thDrachenwald Heraldic Submissions Database
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-02-15 16:10
Guntram, Albion Herald for the Kingdom of Drachenwald, has announced that the
Kingdom's Heraldic Submissions Database is now fully operational.
Vikings Cavort at Lochac's Valhalla-fire and Ragnaroc Party
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-02-15 13:35
Vikings beware! Photos from the Valhalla-fire and Ragnaroc party at the recent
Canterbury Faire in Christchurch, NZ, may send you screaming for your
longships!
Natural Plastic Discovered by Leonard Da Vinci
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-02-15 11:20
Discovery News: Alessandro Vezzosi recently discovered a recipe for natural plastic in the
drawings and notes of Renaissance genius Leonard da Vinci.
February 14thNew Study Claims Catapult-Makers Were Celebrities
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-02-14 15:45
National Geographic: Serafina Cuomo, of Imperial College London's Centre for the History of
Science, has written an article for the February 6, 2004 issue of "Science"
claiming that catapult-makers were the "rock stars" of antiquity.
Preserving Jefferson's Gardens and Landscapes
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-02-14 10:30
Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, and the University of
Virginia will again be co-sponsoring a workshop on historic landscaping.
Full Contact Medieval Combat Tourney at Fayre
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2004-02-14 07:15
Press Release: Eight contestants, competing for (UK)
February 13th6th Century Comet Linked to Plague and Crop Failure
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-02-13 14:13
Cardiff University: Scientists at Cardiff University have new theories about a 6th century comet
which may have collided with the Earth.
And Now, an Austrian Fling?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-02-13 14:11
Archaeological discoveries in Austria give merit to claims that Austrians
invented tartan kilts.
February 12thNew Exhibit on Domestic Depictions at the Toledo Museum of Art
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-02-13 03:34
"The Domestic Scene: Views of Culture from the Toledo Museum of Art" will be on display in the Graphic Arts Galleries at the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio, until May 9, 2004.
Medieval Ring Declared Treasure Trove
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-02-13 03:32
Isle of Wight County Press: A medieval silver ring found on the Isle of Wight has been officially declared
a "treasure trove," which allows the Isle of Wight Council to purchase it for
display on the island.
Dame Aoife's Links on Espionage and Warfare
Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2004-02-12 18:58
Dame Aoife's weekly links list presents seventeen selected web sites with
information about spying, strategy, and tactics in the Middle Ages.
February 11thPhotos from Oertha's Brigid's Feast Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-02-12 02:12
Photos from the Brigid's Feast event held February 7, 2004 in the Shire of
Ravensfjord are now available online.
Glyndwr Leads "Welsh Heroes" Poll
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-02-11 17:29
Shropshire Star: Fifteenth-century Welsh leader Owain Glyndwr is gaining a majority of the votes in an online poll for the greatest Welsh heroes of all time.
Re-Enactors Invited to Living History Fair
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-02-11 17:27
Twice a year, re-enactors are invited to attend or take part in England's
National Living History Fair. The next one is February 20-22, 2004 at the
Warwickshire Exhibition Centre.
February 11thBarony of Hidden Mountain to Celebrate Twenty Years Strong
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2004-02-11 04:29
The Barony of Hidden Mountain in the Kingdom of Atlantia will celebrate its
Twentieth Year Birthday and the Investiture of a new Baron and Baroness on
April 23-25.
"Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance" Comes to PBS
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-02-10 17:23
The rise of the Medici Family and its "creation" of the Renaissance is the
subject of a four-hour series to begin airing on PBS February 11, 2004.
Medici Assassination Solved
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004-02-10 17:22
Pravda: Marcello Simonetti has published the text of a 15th century coded letter in The Italian Historical Archives which solves the mystery of the murder of Juliano de Medici in 1478.
Results from Membership Survey Released
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-02-10 16:09
The SCA's Chairman, Linda Moore, has publicly released the results of the
recent membership survey poll.
February 9thStefan's Florilegium Adds New Material
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-02-09 18:30
THL Stefan li Rous announces new additions to "Stefan's Florilegium" for
February.
"Chaucer's Treatise on Using an Astrolabe" Sparks Interest in Navigational Instruments
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-02-09 16:44
In 1391, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a treatise on how to use an astrolabe. A transcription of the work is now available online, which sparked a discussion of navigational instruments on the Lochac list.
Terry Jones' Thoughts on "Medieval Lives"
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2004-02-09 14:31
Guardian Unlimited: "The medieval world wasn't a time of stagnation or ignorance," says Jones. "A lot of what we assume to be medieval ignorance is, in fact, our own ignorance about the medieval world."
February 8thEaldormere Creates a New Pelican
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2004-02-08 18:25
Ealdormere's newest Pelican is Baroness Tabitha Dearval.
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