Roisin has posted a number of videos of the Northshield Fall Crown held October 8, 2011. The videos are available to view on YouTube.

Their Royal Majesties Ronan and Clair of the Kingdom of Artemisia have announced that Sir Michel the Lucky of Lancaster and Mistress Bengta Rolfsdotter will be the next Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Gryphons Lair.

Scribes looking for heraldic images for scrolls, or heralds wishing to help newcomers choose charges, may wish to check out the Pennsic Traceable Art Project created by Ailis Linne.

First there was the printing press. Then the printer. Then the PDF, and then the e-book reader. And then there was...the printing press?  The Sacramento Public Library is about to become one of the few libraries in the nation to operate an Espresso Book Machine.

In a September 2011 article on the Fabric-Store.com website, Nicole Novembrino discusses the history and structure of the Gothic fitted dress, featured prominently in images from the mid-1300s until the mid-1400s.

The International Museum of the Horse is opening a new exhibit, aptly named 'The Horse", that looks at the relationship mankind has had with horses for the past 19,000 years.

Lady Sara de la Val reports that she has created an album of photos from Queen's Champion, which took place recently in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The photos are available on Flickr.

Folk and filk singer Heather Dale, known in the SCA as Mistress Marian of Heatherdale, is the winner of the 2011 Pegasus Award for Best Romantic Song. The winning song, As I Am is available on the album Avalon.

When Mel Gibson brought the story of Scottish hero William Wallace to the screen in Braveheart, Wallace became a worldwide symbol of freedom, but the seeds of rebellion may have had a slightly different beginning according to a new study.

1,300 years ago, a tribe of warriors tried in vain to defend a fort below Abbey Craig in Stirling, Scotland. Their failure led to the total destruction, or vitrification, of the fort by fire. Recently archaeologists spent four days investigating the site.

Discoveries continue to be unearthed at the Perperikon archaeological site in Bulgaria. The latest is the tomb of a 14th century Ottoman conqueror.

An intact Viking boat burial has been found in the highlands of Scotland, the first burial of its kind found on the UK mainland. The artifacts found at the site indicate the man buried there may have been a high ranking warrior.

Dr. James Frankki, of Sam Houston State University, has studied the Kensington Runestone in Minnesota and the Heavener Runestone in Oklahoma. Now he is taking look at a recently-discovered stone in Missouri.

Builders of a new office block in the Southwark district of London will not see their dreams realized until they have determined what to do with the remains of a Roman bath house, complete with cold plunge bath and hypocaust heating system. (photo)

The Rare Book and Manuscript Library of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the conclusion of a two-year project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, to digitize and make available on the World Wide Web its medieval and Renaissance manuscripts.

In the late 15th century, the Bourtzi fortress castle was constructed to protect the Byzantine city of Nafplio from invasion from the sea. Now the castle is to be restored as a tourist attraction. (photo)

Cateline la Broderesse reports that she has created an album of photos from River Wars which took place recently in the East Kingdom. The photos are available on PacasaWeb.

Mineko of Twin Moons, Estrella War Promotions Officer, has released a number of announcements for the upcoming War.

At Pennsic Court, Their Majesties Aaron and Rustique of the Kingdom of Ealdormere placed Baroness Eyrny Omarsdottir on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican. Her Excellency will give her answer at the upcoming Wassail.

A series of well-preserved medieval churches in central Sudan are giving researchers new information into the world of medieval pilgrimages and veneration. Inscriptions at one site show that pilgrims came from as far away as Catalonia.

On Monday November 7, 2011, the National Geographic Channel will present two, hour-long programs on the Staffordshire Hoard, the Viking treasure discovered in 2010 in England. The programs are scheduled for 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. (EST).

Aneala presents Toys for Tots 4-Dec-2011

The Barony of Tarnmist invites all good gentles to our annual Harvest Feast and Yule celebration. We will have an A&S display and welcome all artisans to bring their wares to add to the splendor of the season. There will be opportunity for pick up fights, weather permitting.

Friar Galen of Ockham announces the formation of Marginalia: An "Invisible College" for Natural Philosophers of the Knowne World of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

The Association for Historical Fencing will host an open fencing time on Sunday Nov. 13, 2011 in New York City. All fencers are welcome to come and fence between the hours of 2pm and 6pm for a $10 floor fee.

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The Greater Moralez Beaumont Assimilation Project are proud to present A Heavy Combat Training Weekend with Duke Gabriel de Beaumont and Count Berengar of Nancy.

Their Excellencies, Baron Loyola and Baroness Annora warmly invite you to attend Rowany's annual feast celebrating the end of another successful year. A night that promises fine dining, superlative entertainment, an excess of dancing and radiant company.

The College of Yarnvid would like to welcome you to their annual event. Come and join us for a stress free day of activities ranging from marshaled to A&S. We will be holding tournaments in Heavy Combat, Rapier, and Thrown Weapons as well as having a kid friendly shoot.