Archive - 2009

November 28th

Skaldic poetry database online

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-11-28 09:55
Funded by the UK Arts & Humanities Research Council and other bodies, The Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages offers a database and other documents of interest to scholars.

November 27th

Feasting in Oertha

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-11-27 17:04
Most members of the press who visit SCA events stop at the fighting. Recently Sam Friedman of the Kodiak (Alaska) Daily Mirror went further and investigated the cooks.

Experts suggest alternate site for Battle of Bosworth

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-11-27 13:35
For nearly the 500 years since it took place, experts have disputed the location of the Battle of Bosworth which saw the defeat of Richard III. Now a team of historians and archaeologists believe they have found the site.

Galileo relics found

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-11-27 08:38
Records report that, in the 18th century, three fingers, a tooth and a vertebra were removed from the tomb of Galileo Galilei and placed in a container. Since then, a finger and the vertebra have turned up, but the tooth and other fingers were still missing. Now, two fingers and a tooth have been found and are scheduled to be placed on display.

November 26th

Letter from the Compleat Anachronist Editor-Elect

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-11-26 16:23
Minowara Kiritsubo, new editor of the Compleat Anachronist, the research publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism, is seeking contributions for the magazine.

Buy Ewloe Castle for as little as UK£80,000?

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-11-26 12:50
Ewloe Castle, a Welsh structure built in the 13th century by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, is scheduled to be auctioned December 8, 2009. Starting bid? UK£80,000. (photo)

[WES] Rivenoak Yule Feast

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-11-26 12:45
2009-12-05 18:30
2009-12-06 00:00
US/Pacific
The Barony of Rivenoak invites you to join us at Rivenoak Keep for our annual Yule Feast. Please join us in celebrating Yule with a late period Italian Masque.

SCA Board of Directors Meeting

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-11-26 12:26
2010-01-23 10:00
2010-01-23 18:00
US/Central
The January 23, 2010 Board meeting will be held in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

45th International Congress on Medieval Studies scheduled for May 2010

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-11-26 09:15
The 45th International Congress on Medieval Studies has been scheduled to take place in Kalamazoo, Michigan May 13-16, 2010. The Congress will feature "over 600 sessions of papers, panel discussions, round tables, workshops, and performances."

November 25th

[MER] Twelfth Night Celebration & Collegium

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:50
2010-01-09 11:00
2010-01-09 23:00
US/Eastern
The Barony of Bryn Madoc invites all to celebrate the end of the winter holiday season with us.

[ART] Solstice Court

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:44
2009-12-12 21:44
US/Mountain
As the days grow shorter and the nights long and cold, the Sun seems to have died and left the world in darkness. Please join the ancient and glorious Barony of Loch Salann in celebrating the Winter Solstice and the return journey of the Sun. Activities will include dance class, an A&S heraldic display, High Court, a Grand Ball, and a Middle Eastern feast. Please note: Court will begin promptly at 2:30 PM so please plan accordingly.

[GLE] Christmas Gathering

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:38
2009-12-06 14:00
2009-12-06 21:00
US/Central
On Sunday, December 6, 2009 the Incipient Shire of Guardian Forest will host family, friends and visitors at the Hutchinson Mountain Community Center, close to Southside Batesville, beginning at 1:00 p.m. If you're not planning on going to the Tournament of Champions in Mississippi, come on out and join us.

[ATE] Barony of Atenveldt Yule

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:30
2009-12-05 13:00
2009-12-05 22:00
US/Arizona
Their Excellencies Edward and Annalies bid you join them for a St Nicholas Eve Revel. To honor Their Excellencies please wear German Garments to help set the theme for the event. Mark your calendars and join us for a glorious time of games, dancing, feasting and contests.

[MER] December War Practice II

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:24
2009-12-12 11:00
2009-12-12 20:00
US/Eastern
This is a one-day war practice to be held at Deer Lick Park in Douglasville. We invite any and all heavy fighters and combat archers to come out for a pre-holiday heavy-combat war exercise. Gulf Wars is just around the corner!

[MER] Regional Dance Workshop

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:20
2009-12-12 10:00
2009-12-12 21:00
US/Central
On Saturday, December 12, we will be hosting a regional dance workshop at GraceWorks Church in Chattanooga, TN. Join several of the best dance teachers in the kingdom as they present classes for beginners and advanced dancers alike.

[ANS] Lindenwood Harvest Tourney

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:14
2009-11-28 09:00
2009-11-28 19:00
US/Central
Come One, Come All To Lindenwood's Harvest Tourney November 28th 2009

[MER] Magna Faire

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 19:07
2009-12-04 19:00
2009-12-06 13:00
US/Central
Join us in the city of Florence, where things are rarely as they seem. From political intrigue, to the lavish masquerades, life here always requires a second look.

[DRA] Petrarca Hike - POSTPONED

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 18:55
2009-12-12 23:00
2009-12-13 11:00
Europe/Berlin
Petrarca hikes are back! After we already had summer hikes and winter hikes, we're marching over green meadows and dangerous ice, we will now go even further.

[OUT] Candlemas

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 18:34
2010-01-30 11:00
2010-01-30 21:00
US/Pacific
The Barony of Dragonsspine presents Candlemas January 30, 2010 10 am- 8 pm

[CAI] Medieval Marketplace

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 18:08
2009-11-28 11:00
2009-11-28 17:00
US/Pacific
Yuletide gifts abound! Come find the perfect gift for that special Lord or Lady. One again Heatherwyne showcases Caid's finest Merchants and a day long event featuring Arts, Demos, Crafting, String Thing, Fighting and socializing.

[ART] Southern Regional Collegium

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 17:54
2010-04-10 00:00
2010-04-10 20:00
US/Mountain
he annual Southern Regional Collegium will be held on April 10, 2010, once again jointly hosted by the Barony of Loch Salann, the Barony of Gryphon's Lair, the Province of Arrows' Flight and the Shire of Cote du Ciel. Site yet to be determined, but will likely be in Davis County, UT (Gryphon's Lair).

[MID] Winter Revel

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 17:46
2009-12-06 17:30
US/Eastern
The Barony of Brendoken invites you to attend the Winter Revel on Dec 6, 2009 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Mishler Weaving Mill in Smithville, Ohio. (Please note the start time change!)

[GLE] Gulf Wars XIX

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 17:01
2010-03-14 18:00
2010-03-21 12:00
US/Central
Gulf Wars is the annual contest between the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and the Kingdom of Trimaris. The war is hosted by the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann and the Kingdom of Meridies ; all of which are member groups of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.

[WES] Southern Shores Juvenalia

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 16:44
2009-12-05 14:00
2009-12-05 21:00
US/Pacific
Come one, come ALL to Southern Shores' JUVENALIA Celebration on December 5th!!!! (formerly called Jingles)...

Elfsea Library Demo photos online

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 16:38
Caelin on Andrede has created an album of photos from the recent Library Demo, which took place in the Barony of Elfsea (Kingdom of Ansteorra.)

Gospodin Ivan Matfeevich Rozansky to be elevated to Laurel in Northshield

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 13:13
Barwnes Bronwyn ferch Gwyn ap Rhys of the Kingdom of Northshield reports that her apprentice, Gospodin Ivan Matfeevich Rozansky, known to many as "Vanya," was placed on vigil by Their Majesties to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel.

Medieval pilgrimage topic of the 2010 Sewanee Medieval Colloquium

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-11-25 09:40
Coordinators have announced that "Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages" will be the theme for the Sewanee Medieval Colloquium to be held April 9-10, 2010 at the university of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.

November 24th

Stefan's Florilegium updates for November 2009

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-11-24 19:44
THLord Stefan li Rous has posted updates to Stefan's Florilegium for November 2009.

Calling AAA: Mons Meg has a flat

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-11-24 16:15
Historic Scotland experts were called in recently to assess damage to Mons Meg, the historic cannon on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, which has a broken wheel.

Medieval pine trees found in Norway

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-11-24 12:03
Norwegian scientists were surprised recently to find that dendrochronological dating showed fallen pine trees they were studying as part of climate research had died in the 14th century. Resin secreted by the dying trees is responsible for the "mummification."