Archive - Sep 2009September 22ndAtenveldt Crown Tourney captures local imagination
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-09-22 15:42
Roses were the theme of the day at the recent Atenveldt Crown Tournament as fighters from around the Kingdom met to determine the next Heirs to the Throne. Bill Hess of the Herald/Review visited the event in Fort Huachica, Arizona to learn what the SCA is all about. (photos)
September 21st"Presenting the Roman Frontiers – Communicating the Evidence" at Newcastle University
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-09-21 16:31
A group of over 300 international specialists on Roman archaeology met recently at Newcastle University to discuss Roman frontier heritage sites and how they are presented to the public.
Two offered Peerages at Outlands Crown Tourney
Aldyth reports that Their Majesties of the Outlands placed two of Their subjects on vigil to contemplate elevation to peerage at Their recent Fall 2009 Crown Tournament.
SCA equestrians shine at "Day of the Horse"
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-09-21 07:33
It was a day for horses, auctions and scavenger hunts - but mostly horses - when the Conejo Creek Equestrian Park hosted a benefit event for Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship and California Coastal Horse Rescue, two non-profits who help horses and the disabled. The local SCA group was on hand with their equestrian unit. (photos)
September 20thUK£138,000 English Heritage.grant saves 14th century chapel
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-09-20 20:12
Matthew Saunders, honorary director of The Friends of Friendless Churches in Mundon, England, reports that the organization has received a UK£138,000 grant from English Heritage to preserve St Mary's Church, the medieval chapel of a manor house. (photo)
[OUT] Stagscon
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-09-20 10:45
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Renaissance Magazine offers special rate until November 15, 2009
Lady Janet of Renaissance Magazine reports that the magazine's special SCA member offer of six issues for US$24 has been extended to November 15, 2009.
September 19th[MID] Rendezvous at the Bridge XX
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[AET] Hunter's Moon
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 22:17
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[ANS] Coastal War Practice
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 22:09
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[ANS] Loch-Tober Fest
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[OUT] Raven's Faire
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 21:36
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[WES] Demo Day at the Park
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 21:30
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[EAS] Autumn Frolic
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 21:19
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[NOR] Thirtieth Baronial Anniversary
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 21:07
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Duke Bela Kos victor of Outlands Crown Tournament
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 18:19
Bantiarna Sáerlaith inghean Robeaird, Outlands Minister of the Lists, reports that Bela Kos was the undefeated victor of the recent Fall 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
Hadrian's Wall - a hike worth taking.
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 13:06
When he decided to walk the 84 miles of Hadrian's Wall across northern England, reporter Len Barcousky of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wasn't sure what he was letting himself in for, but the experience left him feeling like a "king of the world."
September 18thGenetic studies show crusaders influenced religion in Lebanon
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-09-18 18:27
A new study shows that some Lebanese men carry genes traceable to Western Europe, a heritage, say researchers, from Crusaders who established settlements and castles in the country in the 11th through 13th centuries.
Photos from Calontir's Cattle Raids A&S Competition online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-09-18 15:51
Lady Sabi Constance, Falcon Signet for the Kingdom of Calontir, has posted an album of photos from the A&S Competition at the recent Catle Raids event.
Heating system confirms Korean settlement of Russian province
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-09-18 11:50
A large "ondol," under floor heating system, dating to the 10th century, was discovered recently at an excavation in the Russian town of Kraskino. The discovery confirms that the Russian maritime province was settled by Koreans.
September 17thReporter searches for allure of archaeology in Clunia, Spain
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-09-17 18:07
According to Mark Piesing of The Guardian, volunteering on the late Roman archaeological site in Clunia, Spain leaves one feeling more like Gil Grissom than Indiana Jones, yet volunteering for digs is more popular than ever. Piesing set off to find out why.
Volunteers find rare tiles at Woking Palace
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-09-17 14:26
More than 100 volunteers recently made an amazing find at Woking Palace, near Old Woking, England: rare tiles, crafted in Valencia, Spain in the late 15th century.
Great Western War: Late breaking news
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-09-17 11:00
The organizers of Great Western War, October 6-12, 2009 at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area in Taft, California, have announcements regarding the upcoming War.
September 16thShowing your best side: transparent armor
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-09-16 17:40
In an August 2004 web article, Will Segerman, British artist and engineer, discusses his project for his final show for his fine art degree at Sheffield Hallam: two suits of transparent Gothic armor. (photos)
Photos from Valor XXX online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-09-16 16:37
Seaghdha mac Roberd and Ruaidhri of the Kingdom of Calontir have created two albums of photos from the recent Valor XXX event.
September 15thBig Viking hoard in Britain may rewrite the history books
Submitted by Broom on Tue, 2009-09-15 16:39
Metal detectorists in England have found a new Viking treasure hoard that is thought to be the most important discovery of this type in 150 years.
Pop tab chainmail
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-09-15 12:32
Instructables member "quixotiCfluX" has posted an online tutorial on how to create "a genuine European 4 in 1 chainmaille weave using only pop tabs." (photos)
September 14thOld Norse manuscripts online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-09-14 16:33
The website Wikimedia Commons has digital images of several Old Norse manuscripts available to view online. The site also has brief information about the documents.
Modern "global cities" inspired by patterns in the Middle Ages
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-09-14 12:45
In an article for Der Spiegel Parag Khanna, director of the Global Governance Program at the New America Foundation in Washington discusses how the current transition process toward global governance began in the rise of Europe's city states during the Middle Ages.
Storming the castle - Russian style
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-09-14 08:53
A group of Russian medieval re-enactors "had fun storming the castle." The photos are posted on the English Russia website.
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