Archive - Mar 2004 - StoryDecay and Glory: Back to Byzantium
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2004-03-31 20:08
NY Times: The NY Times provides a detailed scholarly review of the exhibit "Byzantium:
Faith and Power (1261-1557)", currently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum
of Art.
Avebury Archaeologists Wary of Stonehenge Tunnel
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-03-31 19:59
Salisbury Journal: Representatives of the Avebury Society believe that the proposed tunnel under
Stonehenge would cause visitors to overlook a major portion of the historic
site.
Fire Damages 12th Century Monastery
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-03-31 19:58
A fire at Greece's 12th century Serbian Orthodox Hilandariou Monastery
destroyed parts of the monks living quarters but spared the monastery's
collection of relics, manuscripts and icons.
New Exhibit on Byzantium at the Met
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-03-31 19:05
"Byzantium: Faith and Power (1261-1557)" will be on display at the Tisch
Galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art through July 4, 2004.
Teaching Classes at Pennsic War 33
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2004-03-31 17:20
Mistress Chai'usun, who is in charge of this year's A&S class scheduling for
Pennsic, is still seeking instructors to register for class sessions.
Vampire-Slaying, Romanian Style
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-03-31 17:06
Akron Beacon Journal: Shades of Buffy! Villagers in a remote area of Romania dug up the body of Toma
Petre, one of their own, in an effort to keep him from becoming a vampire.
Ayreshire Village May be Oldest in Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-03-31 05:14
Scotland Today: Archaeologists may deteremine that Dregnorn near Irvine is the oldest
continuously-occupied village in Scotland.
March 30thTop Ten Reasons to Join the SCA
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-03-31 00:53
An anonymous Lochac source has posted the Top Ten Reasons to Join the SCA on
the Lochac listserve.
Drachenwald Crown Tourney Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-03-30 22:10
Raphe Cuthbert of the Shire of West Dragonshire has announced that photos from
the recent Drachenwald Crown Tournament are now available online.
Bog Butter?
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-03-30 22:09
Nature: Researchers have long wondered about deposits of fat or "Bog Butter" found in
Scottish swamps. Now they believe they know what these are.
Japanese Arts Workshops and Classes Planned for Pennsic 33
Submitted by nostrand on Tue, 2004-03-30 18:57
Solveig Throndardottir will be offering three week-long intensive workshops
and three short classes at Pennsic this summer, focusing on Japanese
culture, arts, and history.
Newest Subject Arrives in An Tir
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-03-30 05:07
The Kingdom of An Tir has increased by one with the birth of Brieanna Alexis,
born March 26, 2004 in Vancouver, WA.
March 29thA Calontir Warrior Reports on Gulf Wars
Marcus de la Forest from the Kingdom of Calontir puts thoughts to paper (or at
least bits to ether) in a report on the recent Gulf Wars XIII.
Details from March 27 Schragger Pre-trial Hearing
Submitted by Ceinwen on Mon, 2004-03-29 20:07
Morning Call: The "Morning Call", a newspaper located in the area where the trial is taking
place, has published a more detailed article on Friday's hearing.
Pittsburgh Universities Create Medieval and Renaissance Consortium
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-03-29 19:58
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, along with other area educational
institutions, has announced the creation of the Consortium For Medevial and
Renaissance Studies.
Children Testify in Sex Abuse Case
Submitted by Ceinwen on Mon, 2004-03-29 14:00
WPVI.com: ABC Action News coverage of the preliminary hearing for Benjamin Schragger,
the SCA youth leader accused of molesting several teenagers.
March 28thSCA Participants Wage Battle for the Crown
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2004-03-28 15:12
Roswell Record: A local newspaper chronicled the latest Outlands Crown Tournament, and the
article is available on the paper's web archive.
Rune Stone Prompts Speculation on Vikings in Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-28 14:05
Courier: A runic inscription found in Dalgety Bay near Fife, Scotland has
archaeologists speculating on Viking settlements in the area.
New Book on St. Patrick Reviewed
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-28 11:40
Christian Science Monitor: J. Morgan Sweeney, professor of Irish History at Michigan State, reviews a new
work on Ireland's most famous saint.
"Twilight of the Romans" in "Hadrian's Wall"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-03-28 08:30
Seattle Times: Romans meet Celts in William Dietrich's new novel, "Hadrian's Wall." Read a
review by Skye K. Moody.
March 27thNight of the Living Dead Languages
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-03-27 15:20
Cornell Daily Sun: Who says academics have no sense of humor?! A recent event held (on the Ides
of March!) at Cornell University was called "Night of the Living Dead
Languages" and featured readings in several ancient and medieval languages.
Romans to Battle Celts in Brisbane
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-03-27 11:45
Glen Innis Examiner: Organizers of the Celtic Festival in Brisbane, Australia are looking for a few
strapping young men to defend their homes from invading Romans.
New Exhibit on Japanese Calligraphy and Painting
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-03-27 09:15
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery: "Faith and Form: Selected Calligraphy and Painting from the Japanese Religious Traditions" will be exhibited at the Smithsonian's Sackler Gallery through July 18.
March 27thPreliminary Ruling Finds Cause for Further Action in Schragger Case
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2004-03-27 04:45
Morning Call: Ben Schragger, known in the SCA as Lord Ben the Steward, will face "further
court action," according to a published report following a preliminary
hearing.
Web Site Features "Aurora's Feast" Event Photos
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-03-26 21:00
"I took a few pictures," says Lady Bertana of Cissanbyrig, an Atenveldt
citizen who has posted nearly 150 photos from the recent Aurora's Feast event.
Sketches Found in Museum Stockroom Identified as Michelangelo Originals
Submitted by Ceinwen on Fri, 2004-03-26 17:40
A pair of sketches discovered in the stockroom of the Prado gallery in Spain
have been officially identified as originals created by Renaissance artist
Michelangelo.
Mummified Hand Stolen from Salisbury Pub
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-03-26 17:08
Visitors to the Haunch of Venison in Salisbury, England will no longer be
greeted by an 18th century, mummifed hand, which was stolen recently from the
pub.
Bronze Age Bangles Gift to Welsh Gods
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-03-26 15:45
14 pieces of gold and bronze jewelry and other artifacts dating back 3000
years were discovered recently by metal detectors in Wrexham, Wales.
March 25thNew Bardic Champions in East Kingdom
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-03-25 23:55
Lord Rowen Cloteworthy announced that the new Bardic Champions for the East
Kingdom are Lady Siobhan inghean ui Dhonnabhain and Master Arden of Icombe.
Byzantine Villa Discovered Near Netanya, Israel
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-03-25 23:53
Haaertz.com: The ruins of a villa dating to the 5-6th centuries C.E. have been discovered
near Netanya, Israel by construction workers building a highway off-ramp.
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