The release of the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film has sparked interest by swashbuckling fans in the sport of fencing, and sporting activity clubs scrambling to provide lessons.

As she walked to the scaffold to be executed, Mary Queen of Scots carried an ornate crucifix and a Book of Hours. Now both artifacts, thought to have been carried by Mary, were reunited for a day at Loretto School in Musselburgh, East Lothian. (photo)

At Their Court at the recent Aethelmearc War Practice, Their Majesties Christopher and Morgen, King and Queen of Aethelmearc, placed THLady Bryn ni MacRose on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

Vilhelm Lich reports that he has created several albums of photos from Kingdom A&S which took place recently in the Kingdom of Calontir. The photos are available on Flickr.

Grimmund of the Kingdom of Northshield reports that Amazon.com is offering a sampler of Gregorian chant for free download. The download works with any MP3 player.