Archive - Jan 2006 - StoryByzantine Discoveries Could Jeopardize Turkish Tunnel Plans
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-01-31 17:19
The recent discovery of the original port of Constantinople on the banks of the Bosporus may throw a monkey wrench into Turkey's ambitious plan to construct a UK£2 billion train tunnel linking Europe to Asia.
Boromir as a Child
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-01-31 13:05
Can't get enough of Lord of the Rings? Check out a comic strip depicting Boromir as a child on the Kasiopea Art website.
Mail Call: The Longbow
Mail Call's R. Lee Ermey learns about the medieval longbow in an upcoming installment of the program on the History Channel.
January 30thGrand Counsel Report of the January 2006 Board of Directors Meeting
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-01-30 16:13
Master Aleksandr Vasilevych Lev of Northshield, Grand Council Secretary for the Board of Directors of the SCA, has posted a report from the Grand Council meeting which took place in January 2006.
Library of Congress Adds Western Music Collection
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-01-30 12:42
Laura Gottesman, Reference Specialist for the Digital Reference Team of the Library of Congress, has announced a new addition to the library's Music Division: The Rosaleen Moldenhauer Memorial: Music History from Primary Sources: A Guide to the Moldenhauer Archive.
Green Dragon Tavern Makes a Comeback
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-01-30 09:45
Gleann Abhann's reknowned Green Dragon Tavern, damaged during Hurricane Katrina, is in the process of being restored and was in use at the recent 12th Night Tournament.
January 30thDrachenwald Coronation Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-01-30 04:14
Falko von der Weser has posted photos from the recent Coronation of Cadogan and Eufemia in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.
Falconry Activities at Gulf Wars
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-01-29 17:48
Brianna McBain of the Saint Bavon's Company of Falconry has announced that the group has activities and classes planned for the upcoming Gulf Wars 15.
Estrella Bardic Concerts: Now with 20% more Heather Dale!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2006-01-29 11:56
“True Thomas the Storyteller
AEthelmearc Welcomes New Subject
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-01-29 09:40
On January 19, 2006, Baroness Ilish O'Donavon and THL Duncan von Halstern welcomed a new daughter into their family.
January 28thHappy 500th Birthday, Swiss Guard!
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-01-28 18:38
An article for NPR's Morning Edition looks at the history of the Swiss Guard, who have guarded the Pope for over 500 years.
Artemisian Great Sword Torchlight Tourney & Royal Court at Estrella
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-01-28 14:06
Friedrich Ethelred aus Schloss Trier, Estrella War XXII Internal Publicity Deputy, has announced that the Kingdom of Artemisia will host a Great Sword Torchlight Tourney on February 16, 2006. There will also be an Artemisian Royal Court.
Position Available: Society Exchequer
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-01-28 10:03
Linda Moore, President of the SCA, Inc., has announced that the Society is seeking candidates to fill the position of Society Exchequer.
January 27thRegional Fighting Practice in Jararvellir
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-01-27 20:57
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, Seneschal of the Kingdom of Northshield, has posted an album of photographs from the recent Regional Fighting Practice in Jararvellir.
Chinese Claim to New World Discovery Met with Skepticism
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-01-27 16:11
Chinese lawyer Liu Gang recently revealed a map he claims proves China's claims to the discovery of America, but the announcement met with a cool reception from Chinese scholars.
Time changes modern human's face
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2006-01-27 13:20
Modern people possess less prominent features but higher foreheads than our medieval ancestors, according to research on the changes to the shape of the human skull over the past 650 years.
Starry-eyed Surprise: Medieval Astronomy
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2006-01-27 09:15
Dame Aoife brings us a veritable galaxy of links this week, concerning astronomy not only as a natural science but also as a medieval navigation and timekeeping aid.
January 26thAttention knitters: Make a scarf, help an orphan
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2006-01-27 00:20
Idle hands while socializing at an event this weekend? A charitable organization, the Orphan Foundation of America, is collecting hand-knitted scarves and mufflers until January 31, and giving them to college-bound orphans as an act of love.
Arr! Was Columbus a Pirate?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-01-26 21:34
Researchers in Spain plan to compare DNA from hundreds of residents of Catalan with the surname Colom to determine if the explorer was an Italian or really a Catalan pirate.
Middle Eastern History Conference Seeking Papers
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-01-26 18:14
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies of the University of Chicago is calling for papers to be presented at the 21st Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference to be held May 12-13, 2006.
Knitting Olympics
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-01-26 15:26
On the Historic Knitting List, Gabrielle reports that a blogger named the Yarn Harlot is challenging knitters to take part in a Knitter's Olympics to coincide with the Olympic Games.
Mongol Rus: The Golden Horde
Submitted by Aoife on Thu, 2006-01-26 12:45
Pay no heed to those horsemen, for they are just peaceful pastoral nomads here to graze their livestock...
January 25thRoman Villa Discovery Thanks to Moles
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-01-25 16:55
Archaeologists are crediting moles with the discovery of a Roman villa in the British Cotswold area when their digging unearthed mosaic tiles.
Book Drive for Gleann Abhann
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-01-25 12:53
Fern de la Forét, of the Province of Tree Girt Sea in the Midrealm, has announced a project to collect books for those in Gleann Abhann who have lost their SCA libraries. The collection will take place at the upcoming Tree Girt Sea 12th Night event.
Car and SCA Items Stolen in AnTir
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-01-25 10:05
THL Alainne de Lacy reports that her automobile containing some SCA possessions was stolen January 20, 2006 near Salem, Oregon.
New exhibit at the Folger on children's Shakespeareana
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2006-01-25 09:01
"'Golden Lads and Lasses': Shakespeare for Children" is on display at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, through May 13.
Report and Photos from Northshield's Yule Feast
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-01-25 09:00
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, Seneschal of the Kingdom of Northshield reports on and shares photos from the Kigdom's recent Yule Feast.
January 24thScotland, China or Rome? Who Invented Golf?
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-01-24 15:59
Recent research has suggested that the Chinese played a form of golf in the 10th century. Now archaeologists claim that paganica, a Roman version of golf, existed as early as 30 B.C.E.
Estrella Adds Special Events to the Schedule
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-01-24 12:03
Friedrich Ethelred aus Schloss Trier, Estrella War XXII Internal Publicity Deputy, has announced the addition of two more special events to the schedule: the Atenveldt Brewers' Competition and an Open Games class sponsored by the Artemisian Low Company.
Septentrian 12th Night Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-01-24 08:57
Eirik Andersen has posted photos from Ealdormere's Septentrian 12th Night event on the Two Ravens website.
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