Archive - Jan 2004 - StoryPickled Dragon Mystery
Submitted by Catriona on Sat, 2004-01-31 15:12
The Telegraph: The legends are true! Dragons do exist, or so it seems.
Known World Arts & Sciences Directory
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-01-31 10:14
Katalena, organizer of the Known World Arts & Sciences Directory, has announced
that she is still taking registrations for the Directory.
Llandeilo Gospels May Return to Wales for the First Time in 1000 Years
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-01-31 09:51
IC Wales: The Llandeilo Gospels, the first document to be written in Welsh, may soon
return to Wales for the first time in 1,000 years - in electronic format.
January 30thNot-So "Ancient" Art of Haggis Hurling Debunked
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2004-01-30 23:39
Sunday Herald: The "sport" of haggis hurling has been revealed to have originated in the
1970s, according to reporter Liam McDougall.
Report from Board of Directors January Meeting
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-01-30 20:13
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, has released the President's Report for the
first quarter 2004 BoD meeting.
New Peers in Atlantia
On January 10,2004, at the Kingdom of Atlantia 12th Night celebration, two new
peers were named: Rachel Wallace and Fritz Justus Fritz.
French Peat Bog Reveals Sobering Environmental Story
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-01-30 17:32
Nature: Excavations of a peat bog near Dijon, France have given researchers a look at
the environmental history of a Celtic mining town.
SCA Chirurgeon-General Names Successor
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-01-30 05:34
Friar Galen of Ockham, the current Chirurgeon-General of the SCA, has
announced that the successor to his office has been chosen.
January 29th"Divine Right" of SCA Kings Survey to Wrap Up
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2004-01-30 02:27
The "Divine Right" of SCA Kings Survey Response Phase ends Feb. 4th, 2004.
Fires Banned from Lochac's Canterbury Faire
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-01-30 00:59
Due to an extreme risk of wildfires in the area of Lochac's Canterbury Faire,
the building of campfire and the use of candle lanterns have been banned.
Canterbury Faire will be held February 4-9, 2004 in the Barony of Southron
Gaard near Christchurch, NZ.
Iron Age House?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-01-30 00:59
Vacationers have been given the chance to live in an Iron Age village for
River Cetina Dig Yields 6,000 Years of Artifacts
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-01-29 15:20
Evening Mail: Archaeologists from the University of Birmingham have struck gold
with the discovery of artifacts dating from the Bronze-Roman ages in Croatia.
Love and Romance Online
Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2004-01-29 15:19
This week, Dame Aoife takes the time to track down websites dealing with love,
romance and Valentine's Day.
January 28th"Swords, Spinning and Medieval Times" at SCA Demo
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-01-28 17:16
Herald-Sun: Herald-Sun reporter Beth Velliquette reports on the activities at the "Medieval Festival" demo co-sponsored by the SCA and the Carolina Club at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Emrys Victorious in East Kingdom Squires Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-01-28 17:12
Emrys was victorious over Ceawlin Alredsonin in the final round of the recent
East Kingdom Squires Tourney.
Fencing Magazine Seeking Contributions
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-01-28 17:12
Nick Evangelista, editor of "Fencers Quarterly Magazine," is looking for
articles about fencing in the SCA.
Arctic Lake Pollution Dates to the Middle Ages
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-01-28 17:12
The Toronto Star: Slimy pollution in a shallow Arctic lake is the result of Thule Inuit hunters who dumped sewage and fertilizer into the water between the 13th and 17th centuries.
Roman Building Techniques Brought to Light
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-01-28 17:11
Discovery Channel: A perfectly-preserved store of slake lime has shed new light on Roman building
techniques.
University of Atlantia to Present Wealth of Classes
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-01-28 17:11
The University of Atlantia, which will take place February 7, 2004 in the
Shire of Berley Cort (Courtland, Virginia), will provide 30 tracks of
programming.
January 28thNew Shire created in the Kingdom of Lochac
Submitted by Gwynfor on Wed, 2004-01-28 04:50
The former Canton of Krae Glas is now the newest Shire in the Kingdom of
Lochac.
Evan da Collaureo Served with Writ of Summons
Lord Evan da Collaureo, Kraken Herald and operator of the Squid-pak mailing
service, was served with a Writ of Summons. He is to consider becoming a
companion of the Order of the Pelican.
Patrick Stewart to Star in "Lion in Winter" Remake
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-01-27 18:32
In 2003, Showtime filmed a remake of the classic film "A Lion in Winter" which
stars Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close.
Waterbearers Challenge at Gulf Wars
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-01-27 18:31
The Meridian Waterbearers Guild has issued a Waterbearers' Challenge aimed at
households for this year's Gulf Wars.
January 26thBlack Sheep's Holy Grail Ale Pays Tribute to Monty Python
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-01-27 01:15
Post-Crescent: The Appleton Post-Crescent says, "Holy Grail Ale is effervescent,
copper-colored ale with a floral nose and a wonderful fruity hop finish."
SCAdian Brings One-Woman Show to the National Theatre
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-01-26 21:28
Singer and SCA member Ellen McDaniel will present a Broadway review/trivia
contest at the National Theatre in Washinton, DC February 2, 2004. Admission
is free.
Michigan Groups Invited to Join Medieval Archery League
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-01-26 19:07
Roaring Wastes: Geoffrey Hawken of Huntingdon, a member of Scarlet Company, a 14th century
free company of archers, has announced that he is forming a Medieval
Archery League in southern Michigan.
A Murder in Carlisle!
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-01-26 19:05
No, it's not an Agatha Christie mystery but a 3rd century Roman murder victim
discovered buried in a well.
January 25thAre You a Barbarian?
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-01-26 03:46
History Channel: Find out by taking the Barbarian Quiz on the History Channel's website.
Carolina Club Opens Doors to SCA
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-01-25 17:46
Chapel Hill News: The wood-paneled walls of the Carolina Club in Chapel Hill, NC, rang with the
sounds of armored combat when the SCA spun its magic at a recent festival.
Controversial Film Portrays Knights Templars as Villains
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-01-25 16:36
News Telegraph: A controversial new film by director Ridley Scott is being criticized for
portraying Arabs in a favorable light while Knights Templars are cast as the
villains.
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