A huge drawing of Henry VIII"S 1544 Siege of Boulogne, once mislabeled and believed lost, will go on display at the British library as part of an exhibition entitled Henry VIII: Man and Monarch.

Engineers and architects at Cambridge University have constructed a prototype "eco-house" based on a 600-year-old design. The plan uses a domed technique developed in Spain called "timbrel vaulting" which retains the sun's heat and cools naturally in the summer. (photo)

Ælfheah, Archbishop of Canterbury, was martyred on April 19, 1012 in Greenwich, England.

An exhibit of the armor of King Henry VIII is being displayed at the Tower of London until January, 2010. In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Tudor king's ascension to the throne of England, the exhibit will include a full suit of armor from 1544 only recently identified as Henry's. The article includes a 3-minute demonstration with replica armor of how the suit was worn. (video)

The remains of a village, dating to late Roman times, have been discovered at the site of a proposed retirement home in Salzburg, Austria. Archaeologists believe it is the "largest find from that period of history in Salzburg to date."

Adriana has posted photos from the recent Aurora's Feast event which took place in the Barony of Ered Sul, Kingdom of Atenveldt, on her Photobucket website.

Their Excellencies Ifor and Morgana, Baron and Baroness of Axemoor in the Kingdom of Gelann Abhann, report that Jon the Tall was elevated to the order of the Chivalry on the battlefield at the recent Gulf Wars.

A new study, which appeared in the April 2009 issue of the journal Science of the Total Environment shows that air pollution from 1st and 2nd century Roman mining and metalworking operations has shown up in an Icelandic salt marsh.

Eirik Andersen reports that he has posted two albums of photos from recent events in the Kingdom of Ealdormere on the Two ravens website.

HL Damien MacGavin reports that on the battlefield at Gulf Wars, Their Majesties of the Kingdom of Calontir chose to offer Knighthood to HL Albrecht Von Salzburg.

Knight School, a division of Historic Enterprises, is offering hands-on instruction in equestrian combat at regularly scheduled jousting classes. The classes offer school-provided horses but also welcome riders who have their own.

Mistress Ari shares photos from the March 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Atenveldt on her Photobucket website.

Life must be exciting in the Barony of erd Sul, Kingdom of Atenveldt, if one may judge by a video of Baron Christopher Fitzarthur performing an interpretive dance "of a young warrior putting on his armor, forgetting his pants, trying to get on a horse, and finally getting to the battle." Posted on YouTube.

Those who believe that equestrian activities are new in the Society for Creative Anachronism, will want to pay a visit to the The History of the Kingdom of The West: The First Coronation and Crown Tournament website and view the photo of Henrik of Havn.

Caelin on Andrede has posted his photos from the recent Gulf Wars XVIII on his Flickr website. The six albums of pictures are divided by days at the event.

Margaret de Mey shares photos taken at the recent Acamedia della Danza in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.

Baron Maximilian Von Halstern, Warlord of Ponte Alto and Tribune of the Northern Army of Atlantia, served as "ambassador" to a reporter from FIOS1 TV, the Verizon FIOS cable TV channel for Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The result is a 5-minute broadcast covering SCA fighting techniques posted on YouTube.

Ottoman architect Koca Mi’mar Sinan Aga , usually referred to as Sinan, was born on April 15, 1489. His innovative approach was to transform the Ottoman civic and religious architecture of the Ottoman classical period.

British History Online has posted the letters and papers of Henry VIII from the beginning of the king's reign in 1509 until January 1547. The website includes daily journal and calendar entries.

Mästarinna Ula Brennasdottir, Head of Retinue to Their Royal Majesties Vik and Inga of the Kingdom of An Tir, reports that Matthius Bane was recently offered entry into the Order of the Chivalry.

Those interested in the evolution of languages will want to visit The University of Texas at Austin's Linguistics Research Center's website, where they may view extensive research on the evolution of Indo-European languages. The site includes timelines and maps to help understand the development of a number of languages.

THLady Kersteken Janzdochtere, Acting Skraeling Althing Baronial Seneschal, has announced that Lord Giovanni d'Enzinas and Lady Lucia d'Enzinas will be the next Baron and Baroness of the Barony. The announcement was made March 28, 2009 by Their Majesties Etain and Valfreya at Break the Back of Winter.

The dreamworld was a popular subject for medieval and renaissance people. Now a new exhibit at Washington D.C. Folger Library looks at the world of sleep and dreams through the eyes of William Shakespeare and others. Philip Kennicott of the Washington Post has a review.

Their Highnesses EikBrandr and Runa of the Kingdom of the Middle have announced the battle schedule for the upcoming Pennsic War XXXVIII.

Come enjoy the hospitality of the Canton of Cluain. A weekend of much fun, merriment and entertainment of all kinds to delight, amuse and challenge. Set in the green Waikato countryside at the Pirongia Forest Park Lodge.

Summer is coming, and we will celebrate with dancing and daffodils! Since many children live in Polderslot now, the event will be fun for all ages. We will do medieval things that we can all do together like games, making flower garlands and a maypole dance. In accordance with an ancient Polderslot tradition, we will also elect a May King and Queen. Come and join our celebration of spring and dance, explore the woods and be merry! We will serve a simple breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch and feast on Saturday. The site has bunk beds with plastic covers. Please bring your own sheets, pillowcases and sleeping bags.

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the kitchen at events? Ever wanted to try your hand at “authentic” food? This is the place to start. Some of our most notable cooks have agreed to come and share their knowledge. Come prepared to enjoy a day of learning, and food.

Something Yummy: A Cooking Collegium
April 18, 2009

Two of the great mysteries of the Middle Ages were linked recently when the Vatican announced that the renowned Shroud of Turin was hidden for over 100 years after the Crusades by the Knights Templar. (video)

New Year Celebration and Rapier Championship Politarchopolis - Saturday 9 May 2009 - Corroboree Park, Ainslie, ACT

Ildhafn's Autumn Feast: a gentle evening to recover from the rigours of May Crown. On Saturday the 9th of May. Cathrine de Vantier will be cooking a sumptuous Autumnal Feast, and we will intermingle and follow this with music, dancing and games, with an Italian theme.