Archive - 2002 - StoryEarly Highlanders Spoke Norse
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-31 21:51
The Herald: Archaeologists have found artifacts in the Scottish Highlands nearly identical
to those in Norway.
SCA to Participate in Miniature Gaming Convention
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-31 21:48
SCA members in Pennsylvania will offer a demo at the Cold Wars Convention of
the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society-East March 7-9, 2003 in Lancaster, PA.
MK Order of the Rose & Viscounty Site is Live
Submitted by Katharina on Tue, 2002-12-31 18:19
I am most pleased to announce to you that the Middle Kingdom's Order of the Rose and Viscounty site went live today! Happy 12th Night!
December 30thUniversity of New Paris to be Held in Estonia
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-30 20:51
The University of New Paris will be held January 17-19, 2003 in Tallinn,
Estonia.
Renaissance Terracotta Brings Record Price
Submitted by Katarina on Mon, 2002-12-30 17:15
The Art Newspaper: Riccio's extraordinarily rare and tender terracotta of the Virgin and Child
sold for a staggering
Magna Graecia Through Jan. 5 at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Submitted by Katarina on Mon, 2002-12-30 17:14
Magna Graecia, the groundbreaking exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of
Art is in its last few days. If you can, go there in person. If not, be sure to
visit the on-line exhibition.
The show features Western Greek art from eight different museums, and
most pieces have never been seen in the US.
Coffee: "Lovelier Than a Thousand Kisses"
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-30 15:17
If you are a true worshipper of the Bean, you will want to visit the Coffee
Science Information Centre for a scientific explanation of why coffee is the
nectar of the gods.
Knattleikr - Not Just for Vikings Anymore
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-30 15:16
Bored? Looking for an exciting new/old game? Try Knattleikr, a cross between
rugby and hurley, a Viking sport that will be demoed at the 2003 Medieval
Conference.
December 30thNote to Article Contributors
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2002-12-30 04:58
The Webmaster provides some reminders for those contributing articles on this site.
Armoring Links
Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2002-12-29 22:09
Here is a Christmas present for armorers: an extensive annotated list of armoring links and related websites posted by Lis on the AEthelmearc listserve.
History of the Crusades Online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2002-12-29 16:14
An online version of the six-volume narrative history of the Crusades is now
available online.
Points to Ponder: The Two Towers as a Badly-Run D&D Game
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2002-12-29 16:13
EN World: Find yourself switching into gaming mode during The Lord of the Rings: The Two
Towers? So have others....
Middle Kingdom Welcomes New Subject
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2002-12-29 16:12
Their Majesties Tarrach and Fina of the Middle Kingdom have a new subject, Veronica Irene
Lilly.
December 28thAlina and Midair Contribute to the Midrealm Populace
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2002-12-28 15:33
On December 20, Alina Foxwood gave birth to a firstborn son, Marcus Benjamin, in the Middle Kingdom.
December 24thHappy Holidays
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2002-12-25 01:00
From the staff of SCAtoday.net, warm wishes to all Ladies and Lords of these Current Middle Ages for a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday season.
A Thousand Years of Music
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2002-12-24 19:10
There will be a combination lecture and concert of Medieval and Renaissance Music Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at 7:00 pm at Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio, in Chisolm Auditorium, Franks Hall. The program is co-sponsored by the university and the local SCA shire, Gateway to the Emerald Moors.
December 23rdAncient Numbers: Count to Ten
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-24 01:00
Amaze your friends by counting to ten in Old Icelandic or any of dozens of
ancient languages!
December 22ndRoman Ships Pulled from Mud
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2002-12-23 01:00
news.com.au: Just a short distance from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, archaeologists are cautiously retrieving not one but several well-preserved
ships built by the Romans.
December 21stCoppergate Viking Research Archives to be Available Online
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-12-21 11:00
The Environmental Archaeology Unit (EAU) and the Archaeology Data
Service (ADS) have announced that the archives for some of the research done at
the Coppergate Anglo-Scandinavian site in York, England will be available
online.
December 20thCostume Society of America to Hold Underwear Symposium
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-12-21 01:00
On Saturday, April 5, 2003, the Costume Society of America, Region I will hold
a symposium entitled "Understructures: Shaping the Body, Fashioning the Person"
at Old Sturbridge Village.
Embroidery Weblinks
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2002-12-20 18:56
Interested in Medieval/Renaissance Embroidery? Take a look at Aoife's list of embroidery links.
"Two Towers" Hotties Have Women Panting
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 18:53
Have a crush on a hobbit? Can't get enough of Gimli's barrel-chest, or finding
yourself lost in Legolas' baby blues? USA Today analyzes your crush in an
article about the sexy men of the film.
Magna Carta Magnified
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 17:00
Genealogy Web: What was the Magna Carta all about? What does it say, and in what context was it
written? This article takes a look at the political climate in which the
important document was written.
December 19thControversial "Bog People" Exhibit Opens at Canadian Museum
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 01:19
ArtsCanada: The opening of the exhibit "The Mysterious Bog People" at the Canadian Museum
of Civilization in Ottawa, Canada has sparked controversy.
Human Remains Found at Medieval Ship Site
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2002-12-19 16:13
Archaeologists excavating a 15th century ship in Newport, Wales have unearthed
human remains.
Photos from Atenveldt Southern Crusades Online
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2002-12-19 11:47
Sir Craven and Sir Ismenia of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have posted photos from
the recent Southern Crusades 2002 event.
December 18thRelics of Kublai Khan's Lost Fleet Found in Japan
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-18 23:11
Archaeology: Archaeologists working in Imari Bay have discovered remnants of a ship or ships
which may well be part of Kublai Khan's invasion force from 1281.
An Tir Autocrats to Have Discussion List
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-18 14:00
Autocrats in An Tir have a new resource for questions and discussion. An e-mail list has been created to allow discussion of topics relating to autocrating events.
Future of Southern Reaches Still Under Discussion
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-18 13:41
Their Majesties Gerhart and Una of Caid have issued a statement that a
new poll will be conducted regarding the future of the Southern Reaches (New
Zealand).
December 17thJ.R.R. Tolkien -- Enemy of Progress
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2002-12-17 17:44
Salon: A noted science fiction author traces humanity's fascination with Romantic heroes, from the Norse and Greek epics through the
Middle Ages, Reformation, and Enlightenment, and into one of the 20th Century's modern myths.
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