Archive - Jun 2004 - StoryJune 30thExhibit on 15th Century Manuscripts at the Getty
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-06-30 17:29
''Fit for a King: Courtly Manuscripts, 1380-1450'' will be on display at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, through August 29.
SCAdians Gather to Remember Viscount Kylson
Hirsch von Henford reports on the memorial serivce for Viscount Sir Kylson held June 27, 2004.
Scottish Clans Battle Over Claim to King Arthur
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-06-30 10:25
Clan MacArthur and Clan Campbell are challenging Cornish claims - and each other's - to the right to claim King Arthur as their own.
June 29thWinged Detectives Find Renaissance Fresco
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-06-29 23:00
A flock of pigeons has led a group of art historians to a lost Renaissance fresco hidden in the ceiling of a Valencia cathedral.
The Independent: The Care and Feeding of the Renaissance Horse
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004-06-29 15:55
The British Library has recently acquired a 16-page pamphlet published by Wynkyn de Worde in 1497, the earliest known veterinary textbook printed in Britain.
Rabbits Threaten Viking Site
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-06-29 12:58
"What? Behind the rabbit?" "It is the rabbit! It's got nasty, sharp, pointy teeth!" A two-acre site in South Uist (Scotland) that once contained a Viking village is threatened by destructive rabbits.
Merchant Reports Large Theft, Seeks Help Locating Goods
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-06-29 08:56
A merchant, Autumn Tree Productions, seeks help in locating US$4000 in goods that were stolen last weekend.
June 28thArchdruid Demands Return of Stonehenge
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-06-28 18:05
The Archdruid of Wales has called for Stonehenge to be returned to his country.
Photos from a Storm-Tossed Lilies War
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-06-28 11:38
Giudo di Niccolo has posted photos from the recent stormy Lilies War 2004.
Gentle Side of Vikings
Submitted by JaneStockton on Mon, 2004-06-28 09:15
According to this report in Buxton Today, the common image of Vikings as marauding raiders overlooks their many contributions to the gentler arts and sciences.
June 27thSiege Cooking at Lilies War
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-06-27 22:20
The Honorable Lady Kateryn de Develyn has written an extensive report on the Siege Cooking Competition at Lilies War.
June 26thCombat with a Flourish: Rapier Links
Submitted by Aoife on Sat, 2004-06-26 14:00
In this week's column, Dame Aoife provides annotated links pertaining to rapier combat.
Grant Helps Speed up Anglo-Norman Dictionary
The work of updating a revised version of the Anglo-Norman Dictionary -- which will probably take until 2019 to complete -- will go just a little faster, thanks to a grant of over three quarters of a million U.S. dollars.
June 25thGarage Demolition Allows 13th Century Priory to be Rebuilt
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-06-25 19:25
The demolition of a garage in Gloucester will enable the original cloister of the Blackfriars Priory to be restored.
West/AnTir War to Feature A&S War Point
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-06-25 12:39
Sabrina de la Bere, Minister of Arts for the Kingdom of the West, has announced that there will be an A&S War Point at this year's West/An Tir War July 2-5, 2004 in Crescent City, CA.
Santa Maria's Bell Returned to Spain
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-06-25 11:22
The ship's bell from Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria, has been returned to Spain after a legal dispute with Portugal.
Driving Directions for Great Northeastern War Updates
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-06-25 09:09
The staff of the Great Northeastern War, which will take place in July in East Hebron, ME, has announced changes in the driving directions.
June 24thSchedule Special Events for Estrella XX
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-06-24 23:40
Mistress Meadhbh ní Dhubhthaigh, Special Events Coordinator for next year's Estrella War, invites registration for special events which need to be scheduled for specific venues.
World's Most Expensive Glass to be Auctioned
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2004-06-24 17:12
A 1700-year-old Middle Eastern bowl known as the Constable-Maxwell Cage-Cup will be auctioned in London next month, and is expected to sell for about 2 million English pounds.
Who's Buried in St. Mark's Tomb?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-06-24 17:03
A British historian is claiming that St. Mark's Tomb in Venice contains not the bones of the saint but those of Alexander the Great.
West Kingdom Roll of Arms Online
Baron Khevron Oktavii Tikhikovich Vorotnikov O.P. has begun the laborious task of making available color renditions of the arms of the people of the West Kingdom.
The Herald: Arrow Pinpoints Where Bannockburn was Fought
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2004-06-24 11:47
Archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland have found an arrowhead which they believe will help pinpoint the location of the first day of the battle of Bannockburn.
SCAtoday.net Announces Changes in Editorial Roles
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2004-06-24 11:27
Effective today, SCAtoday.net is re-titling two of our senior staff members to better reflect their evolving roles in managing the site.
Ealdormere's Pikemans Pleasure Photos Online
Submitted by eirik on Thu, 2004-06-24 07:02
tworavens.org presents Eirik Andersen's photos from Pikeman's Pleasure, in the
Canton of Petrea Thule, Barony of Septentria, Kingdon of Ealdormere.
June 23rdTolkien Studies: An Annual Scholary Review Vol.1 2004
A brief review of a newly-released scholarly publication on Tolkien's mythology.
SCAtoday.net Offers Forums for Employment Available, Employment Sought
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2004-06-23 16:23
SCAtoday.net is pleased to announce two new forum areas, both of which are intended to unite those seeking employment with those whose companies have positions available.
Builders of Stonehenge Found
Submitted by JaneStockton on Wed, 2004-06-23 10:35
Archaeologists working at Boscombe Down in England have found a 4300-year-old grave, which they believe contains the remains of people whose culture built the famous Stonehenge megaliths.
North Kitsap Herald: Medieval Faire Strikes Bullseye
An article about a Medieval Faire held by the SCA in Port Gamble, Washington.
June 22ndMemorial Service for Lady Angharad of Caer Morfa to be Held in Atlantia
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-06-22 22:50
Lady Theodora Quennell of the Shire of Sylvan Glen in AEthelmearc has reported that a memorial service for Lady Angharad of Caer Morfa who passed away June 12, 2004, will be held Saturday June 26.
Outrage Over Destruction of Celtic Fort
Submitted by JaneStockton on Tue, 2004-06-22 22:43
Historians are condemning the destruction of part of a Celtic fortress in County Kerry, Ireland, that was over 3,000 years old.
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