Two boys, aged 11 and 12, were responsible for a fire that destroyed a 13th century castle in Slovakia. The fire started when they were trying to light up a cigarette.

It's that time again ... Pennsic may feel a lifetime away but it's right around the corner. Deadline for registering classes is May 1, 2012. Earlier is better. Really. It is.

Please join us Saturday April 7, 2012 at the Deschutes River Ranch Campground starting at 11 AM for our Marshal Warranting Day!

The Shire of Ravenslake Presents MKAoD 15: The Middle Kingdom Academy of Defense August 31-September 2, 2012

Join The Barony of the Cleftlands as it hosts The Artisans of North Oaken Regional Arts and Sciences Faire and celebrates The Investiture of their Fourth Baron and Baroness April 14, 2012

The Shire of Misty Highlands is proud to host a day long of learning at the Æthelmearc Æcademy on June 16, 2012 at Salem International University, 234 West Main Street, Salem, WV 26426.

Vikings on the River 3 - FREE April 7th, 2012   9am - 7pm

Eirik Andersen, of the Kingdom of Ealdormere, reports that he has restored his albums of photos from Pennsic War 2006 on his new website.

The Národní třída metro station in the center of Prague, Czech Republic, is the site of an archaeological dig that has so far revealed evidence of townhouses dating back to the 12th century. (photos)