Archive - Feb 3, 2005

Schragger faces first of several sentencing hearings

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2005-02-03 22:53
Ben Schragger, formerly known as Lord Ben the Steward, appeared in court in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was the first of several hearings scheduled in the sentencing phase of his trial for sexual assault of minors.

Blackstone Raids XIV & AEthelmearc Spring Coronation

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 21:43
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The long sleep of winter is leaving the lands and the drums of war are sounding in the hills. The cycle continues yet again in the humble Barony of Blackstone Mountain, as the Kingdom of the Middle again marches forth across our fair borders in search of the mystical black rocks that are necessary for strong steel.

Volate, Aquilae, Volate!

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 19:27
Philadelphia Eagles fans can now cheer on their Super Bowl team — in Latin.

Could you design this year's Pennsic medallion?

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2005-02-03 18:40
Mistress Chai'usun, who is in charge of Information Services for Pennsic War 34, is seeking donations of artwork for this year's site medallion on the theme "Ships, Sailing, and Seaports."

Boston Globe correspondent offers insider's view of East Kingdom event

Submitted by nicolaa on Thu, 2005-02-03 15:53
A Boston Globe correspondent and SCA member recently spent a day at the Market Day at Birka event in Manchester, NH.

Board seeks commentary on proposed policy change for youth combat

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2005-02-03 15:42
Meg Baron, SCA President, reports that the Board of Directors is seeking comments on a proposed Corpora change involving combat authorizations for minors.

Winter Feast and Revel

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 14:39
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Heed the call of Hearkner, the Great Horn of Beast Valley. Come one, come all to honor our Hunter and her Consort at Beast Valley's Winter Feast and Revel!

Moorish Tavern XV

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 14:31
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Come enjoy four days in the beautiful shire of midewinde at Moorish Tavern XV. This year there is a special focus for the event. We will be focusing on getting some last minute training in for the first march of the Kingdom of Northshield to the battle fields of Pennsic.

Duke Gyrth Oldcastle Tourney

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 14:27
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For those of you who are unable to answer Their Majesties' call to arms down at Gulf Wars, Ponte Alto invites you to join in an all day event of mayhem and slaughter, or rather, a fighters' event for heavy and light weapon fighters.

Hiëronymus Bosch Action Figures

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 12:09
Disturbingly fascinating, a collection of plastic sculptures of figures from paintings by Renaissance artist Hiëronymus Bosch can be viewed online.

Danr Becomes Northshield's First Laurel

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-03 09:13
Master Cadwallon has reported that THL Danr has become Northshield's first member of the Order of the Laurel.

Slavery, serfdom, and indenture through the Middle Ages

Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2005-02-03 08:45
From ancient times, people have found themselves forced to labor for others. The links this week examine how slavery — and other institutions just a step above it — were practiced in the Middle Ages, by various cultures and nations.