Archive - 2004 - StoryNovember 13thYale Seminar to Cover Bayeux Tapestry
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-13 16:16
R. Howard Bloch will teach an NEH summer seminar at Yale University entitled The Bayeux Tapestry and the Making of the Anglo-Norman World.
The Dangers of Unsupervised Kilt-Wearing
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-13 11:13
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was photographed recently sitting next to Colonel Simon West of the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who apparently was careless with the arrangement of his kilt.
A&S Shines at Bright Hills "TNT" Event
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-13 08:07
Lady Martel von Charlottenburg, Deputy Minster of A&S, for the Barony of Bright Hills, describes A&S activities at the recent Thegns and Thralls Event held in the Barony.
November 12thHobbits Discovered in Indonesia?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 20:01
The skeletal remains of a tiny adult female discovered on an Indonesian island have researchers fantasizing about hobbits.
Stephen and Mathilde New Heirs to Lochac
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 16:10
Baron Stephen Aldred defeated Master Blaeney Botolfson in the final round of the Lochac Crown Tournament fought November 6, 2004.
Ibrahim al-Dimashqi Victorious in Outlands Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 15:15
Ibrahim al-Dimashqi, fighting for Illeana de Castaneda, was the victor of the November 6, 2004 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
A report from Outlands Crown Tournament
Submitted by JustShava on Fri, 2004-11-12 14:36
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, from Northshield, journeyed to the Kingdom of Outlands to attend that kingdom's Crown Tournament, and she returns with an event chronicle and photo album for us to enjoy.
Atlantia Crown Tourney Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 11:10
Lidia de Ragusa has posted photos from the recent Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of Atlantia.
Stefen and Jacqueline Last Heirs to Principality of Gleann Abhann
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 09:30
Duke Stefen Wolf, fighting for Duchess Jacqueline de Lyon, was victorious in the November 6, 2004 Coronet in the Principality of Gleann Abhann.
"Woven into the Earth" Now Available in English
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 09:29
The Viking textile classic, Woven into the Earth by Else Ostergaard, is now available in an English translation. Amazon.com has a review.
Rome Comes to HBO
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 09:28
HBO's miniseries on ancient Rome, being filmed now and scheduled to air next fall, is being called "dazzling."
November 11thRobert and Denise New Heirs to Atlantia
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-11 20:28
Sir Robert D'Rath was the victor of the Crown Tournament fought in the Kingdom of Atlantia November 6, 2004.
East Kingdom web site defaced by protest group
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2004-11-11 17:20
Political protesters temporarily defaced the home page of the SCA's East Kingdom earlier today, replacing it with a page of their own creation.
Tristram and Katrine New Heirs to Calontir
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-11 13:58
Ilya reports that Master Tristram of Lindesfarne, fighting for Lady Katrine Thorroffsdottir, was victorious in the November 6, 2004 Calontir Crown Tourney.
Photos from Feast of the Bear, Eoforwic's 30th Anniversary
Submitted by eirik on Thu, 2004-11-11 12:08
The Royal City of Eoforwic recently held Feast of the Bear, Featuring the XXXth Anniversary of the Royale City of Eoforwic; TwoRavens.org has a photo album from the event.
Canadian Textile Archivist Dorothy Kate Burnham Dies in Toronto
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-11 12:07
Author and textile archivist Dorothy Burnham died October 24, 2004 in Toronto. Burnham spent over 70 years researching textiles and was formerly employed by the Royal Ontario Museum.
Report from the Tournament at Baron's Howe
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-11 12:06
William Scrymgeour reports on the Tournament at Baron's Howe held September 3-6, 2004 in the Canton of Flaming Sky in Ealdormere.
Stolen Titian Painting Recovered
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-11 12:04
Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac, a 16th century painting believed to be by Renaissance master Titian, was recovered recently after being stolen from a collector's home.
November 10thGrimwithshire attains Incipiency
Submitted by HouseRavenoak on Thu, 2004-11-11 00:41
At the Barony of Wealdsmere Tournament of Raven's on November 6th in the court of TRM Thorin and Daegmar, it was announced that the new group formed in the former unclaimed lands of An Tir is incipient and shall be known as Grimwithshire.
Royal Citie of Eoforwic Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Submitted by ColyneStewart on Wed, 2004-11-10 14:15
On Saturday November 6, the Royal Citie of Eoforwic (Toronto, Ontario) held a grand celebration to mark its 30th anniversary. Laird Colyne Stewart tells the story.
Outlands Crown Tourney Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-11-10 10:41
Shava has posted photos from the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
Gutenberg May Not have Invented the Printing Press
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-11-10 10:39
Has Johannes Gutenberg been wrongly credited with the invention of the printing press? An Italian researcher thinks so.
Deutsche Welle: Roman Trier Attracts History Buffs
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-11-10 10:38
Trier, the oldest city in Germany, has been called "Roma Secunda", the second Rome, and is full of Roman monuments.
November 9thLake Constance graveyard of lost ships
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-11-09 22:21
Over fifty shipwrecks dating to ancient times have been catalogued beneath the waters of Germany's Lake Constance.
Luther's "Loo" Excites Archaeological Community
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-11-09 20:46
Archaeologists in Germany believe they have found Martin Luther's toilet in a newly-unearthed annex of his Wittenberg home.
No Fortieth Anniversary event, says the Board of Directors
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-11-09 19:42
Linda Moore, Chairman of the SCA's Board of Directors, says that there will be no official SCA-wide Fortieth Anniversary event, due to lack of hosting bids.
Pictures from Atenveldt Coronation and Champions Tournament
Submitted by Godfrey on Tue, 2004-11-09 11:49
Pictures from the recent Coronation and Champions Tournaments for the Kingdom of Atenveldt, held in the Barony of Atenveldt, are online at Godfrey's photo album site.
Burgundian Treasures on Display in Cleveland
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-11-09 11:47
The Cleveland Museum of Art will host en exhibit entitled Dukes & Angels: Art from the Court of Burgundy (1364-1419) October 24, 2004 through January 9, 2005.
November 8thDuchess Marieke Named Tyger of the East
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-11-08 17:36
Baron Ernst Nuss von Kitzingen has announced that Duchess Marieke van de Dal has been named a Tyger of the East by King Thorson and Queen Svava.
Renaissance Painter Rediscovered
Submitted by lilli on Mon, 2004-11-08 16:27
Pope Urban VIII's nephew stole 2 altar paintings from a church in Urbino in 1632 and smuggled them to Rome. Today these paintings are being displayed and ascribed to the original painter, Fra Carnevale.
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