Archive - May 2003 - StoryMay 10thLearning from Historical Explorers
Submitted by Aoife on Sat, 2003-05-10 14:00
Aoife shares a list of annotated links dealing with period explorers.
Lilies War Seeks Trolls
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-05-10 10:00
Lilies War will be held this year June 14-21 at Smithville Lake, MO, and the
organizers are asking for volunteers to help with Registration.
May 9thWho Invented Duct Tape?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-09 17:00
Ask Yahoo: Inquiring minds will find the answer at Ask Yahoo!
Village Names Add Color to English Life
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-09 16:59
Colorful village names such as "Pity Me," "No Place" and "Great Cockup," grace
the English countryside. Take a stroll through English linguistics in this
article.
May 8thMissing Iraqi Artifacts Found in Museum Vaults
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-08 21:03
Archaeologists and researchers worldwide heaved a sigh of relief when cases of
missing artifacts were discovered in the Museum's vault.
Lochac Rapier Website Updated
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-08 18:26
The Lochac Rapier Website is new and improved, with new links and an equipment
construction page.
Children at War
Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2003-05-08 17:27
Dame Aoife Finn, the AEthelmearc Chancellor of Youth, offers sound advice on
how to prepare children to attend War.
May 7thDevon Farmer Builds Bronze Age Burial Chamber
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-08 01:03
Gavin Dollard, a resident of Ivybridge in Devon, England, is building his own
"cromlech," or Bronze Age burial chamber.
Lost Castle Buildings Discovered by Freelance Archaeologist
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-08 01:02
A survey of the grounds of Glyndwr Castle in Wales may reveal lost buildings
named in the writings of court poet Iolo Goch.
Rowany Festival Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-05-07 21:15
Rauf Le Brewere of Stormhold has provided online photos from the recent Rowany
Festival in Lochac.
Volunteers Discover Roman Ballista Launch Pad
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-05-07 21:15
This is Hertfordshire: A group of volunteers tending a Roman wall in Hertfordshire have discovered the
remains of a Roman bastian.
Company of the Swan Organizes Grand Behourdium for Drachenwald Ten Year Celebration
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-05-07 21:15
Captain Aethstan of Wortham has announced that a Grand Behourdium and Deed of
Arms will take place at the Kingdom of Drachenwald's Ten Year Celebration this
summer, organized by the Company of the Swan.
Baron Ulsted & Baroness Cateau New Prince & Princess of Ansteorra
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2003-05-07 18:02
At the May 3 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Ansteorra, Baron Ulsted,
fighting for Baroness Cateau, was victorious.
May 6thTomb of Gilgamesh Found in Iraq?
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 16:38
A German archaeological expedition believes it has found the tomb of King
Gilgamesh, the subject of humanity's oldest book.
Weekend Tourneys Produce Heirs in Ansteorra, East, Meridies, Atlantia and Northshield
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 16:37
Calontir List: A number of Crown Tournaments and Coronets took place May 3, 2003. Here are partial reports of the results.
Asbjorn Pedersen and Marienna Jensdatter Named Baron and Baroness of Ildhafn
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 13:48
Their Majesties of Caid have named Asbjorn Pedersen and Marienna Jensdatter the
first Baron and Baroness of the new Barony of Ildhafn.
Stefan Offers New Entries to the Florilegium for May 2003
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 13:48
The Honoraable Lord Stefan li Rous has added new content to his Florilegium.
May 5thBalfar Victorious in East Kingdom Crown Tournament
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-05-05 16:22
Balfar and Luna are the East Kingdom's new Prince and Princess after last
weekend's Crown Tournament.
Canterbury Fair Attracts SCAdians in New Zealand
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-05-05 14:11
Canterbury Fair, New Zealand's largest SCA camping event, attracts 100-150
participants
each February. Enjoy browsing their online photo album.
Known World University Online Seeks Instructors
Submitted by valeriestw on Mon, 2003-05-05 14:10
Instructors in all subjects and at all levels are needed for the newly launched Known World University Online.
Known World WebChess Needs Players
Submitted by valeriestw on Mon, 2003-05-05 14:09
Who's the Chess Master of the Known World? Is it you?
May 3rdChicago Institute Helps in the Search for Looted Iraqi Antiquities
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-05-03 21:21
National Geographic: Scholars at the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute have set up a
website to help stop smuggling of Iraq's looted treasures.
May 2ndNew Email Service Makes Reaching SCA Board Members a Snap
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-02 21:38
SCA President Meg Baron has announced a new way to contact Board
representatives.
Sleeping Tight in the SCA
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2003-05-02 21:37
Camping season is here! Do you have a comfortable place to sleep? Aoife shares sources for Medieval and Renaissance beds in this week's column.
President's Report on the April 2003 BoD Meeting
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-05-02 15:24
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, Incorporated, has released the official President's Report on the Board of Directors meeting held
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 26. Among the agenda items were several inter-Kingdom land transfers and policy changes.
Drop Box Sponsorship Needed for Harvest for Hunger
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-02 15:23
Elizabet Marshall, organizer of the Pennsic food drive, Harvest for Hunger, is
seeking volunteers to sponsor the drive's drop boxes.
"The Legacy of Genghis Khan" Exhibit in Los Angeles
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-02 15:22
An exhibit, "The Legacy of Genghis Khan: Courtly Art and Culture in Western
Asia 1256-1353," will be at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art April 13-July
27, 2003.
May 1stBurial Box of James, Brother of Jesus May Soon be Authenticated
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-01 18:30
National Geographic: A controversial ossuary discovered last fall bearing the inscription "James,
Son of Joseph, Brother of Jesus" is closer to being declared authentic,
researchers say.
Heralds Needed for An Tir's May Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-01 17:34
Gentles of strong voice are needed to cry the town for An Tir's upcoming Crown
Tournament to be held May 16-18, 2003 in Wealdsmere (Spokane County, WA).
AEthelmearc Archery Championship to be Held at War Practice
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-01 17:34
The championship shoot to determine AEthelmearc's Archery Champion will be held
May 17, 2003 at AEthelmearc War Practice.
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