Archive - Apr 2006 - StoryApril 30thUniversity of Wisconsin Whitewater to Sponsor Early Music Festival
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-04-30 16:04
Lord Wulfric reports that the University of Wisconsin Whitewater will hold its annual early music festival June 2-4, 2006 in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 30, 1006
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006-04-30 13:47
The brightest supernova seen in historical times appeared on April 30, 1006.
Photos from Mists Cynagua War Online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-04-30 11:00
Martin of Rivenstar has posted photos from the recent Mists Cynagua War in the Kingdom of the West.
It's the SCA, Silly, Not Monty Python!
"In a forest clearing 16 miles from downtown Washington, scores of Vikings, knights and their ladies knocked lumps out of each other with three-pound rattan swords at the weekend and I swear it wasn't Monty Python," opens British journalist Elaine Monaghan in her tribute to the SCA.
April 29thBosnian Hill May Be Europe's First Pyramid
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006-04-29 18:57
Semir Osmanagic, a Bosnian-American archaeologist who has excavated in Latin America believes the town of Visoko, Bosnia may be home to an earth-shrouded pyramid.
College of Medieval Military Studies Created in Meridies
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-04-29 15:24
THL Edward of Yarborough has announced the creation of the College of Medieval Military Studies in the Kingdom of Meridies. The mission of the College is to "bring the study of the medieval military experience to those that wish to learn about it and from it."
Today in the Middle Ages: April 29, 1429
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006-04-29 11:03
On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc attacked the besieging English at Orleans.
Judge in DaVinci Code case creates code of his own
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2006-04-29 07:53
Bored with solving The DaVinci Code from Dan Brown's bestselling book? Try solving The Smithy Code, created by the judge in a copyright case involving the book.
April 28thOwnership Dispute Stops Auction of Mosque Beams
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006-04-28 20:05
Christie's withdrew from auction five wooden beams from Cordoba's Great Mosque after questions arose about who rightfully owned them.
Felix and Madeleina Crowned King and Queen of the Middle Kingdom
Submitted by Caitriona Mac D... on Fri, 2006-04-28 15:24
Their Royal Majesties Felix and Madeleina ascended the thrones of the Middle in glorious Turkish style.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 28, 1521
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006-04-28 11:31
The final defeat of the Aztec empire began when Hernan Cortes laid siege to the capital city of Tenochtitlan on
April 28, 1521.
Photos from Fortuna's Champion Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-04-28 08:07
Arnulf der Zeilner has posted photos from the Fortuna's Champion event which took place in Ambach, Germany April 7, 2006. The event was hosted by the Shire of Isengau.
April 27thDirector's Theatre Festival to Feature SCA Participation
British Columbia's City of Chilliwack will get a taste of all types of theatre, including demos by the SCA, during the upcoming University College of the Fraser Valley's 11th annual Director’s Theatre Festival.
"Wildlife Baby Shower" to Rescue Birds of Prey
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-04-27 14:15
On Saturday April 29, 2006, Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center in Barkeyville, Pennsylvania will host a "Wildlife Baby Shower" to raise funds for the care and rehabilitation of "injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife."
Today in the Middle Ages: April 27, 1174
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006-04-27 10:56
On April 27, 1174, Marie de Champagne's Court of Love released its reply to the oft-debated question, "Can real love exist between married people?"
British Heralds Find Place in Modern World
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-04-27 07:47
Police in Middlesbrough, England have recruited heralds to accompany them on rounds to act as town criers. The heralds use their trained voices to warn citizens to lock their doors.
April 26thValuable Jewish and Arabic Documents to be Preserved
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-04-26 20:42
Cambridge University has received a grant of nearly half a million pounds to conserve and digitize its Genizah Collection of medieval Arabic and Jewish documents.
Barony of Aneala Winner of Lochac's Most Improved Website Competition
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-04-26 14:35
Their Excellencies Bartholomew and Katherine, Baron and Baroness of Southron Gaard, have announced the winners of the Kingdom of Lochac's Most Improved Website Competition.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 26, 1573
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-04-26 11:01
Marie de'Medici, Queen of France, was born on April 26, 1573.
Photos from Northshield's Fourth Coronation Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-04-26 07:38
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva, Seneschal for the Kingdom of Northshield, shares photos from the recent Coronation of Lars Wolfsblut and Mary of Carrigart which was held in the Barony of Jararvellir.
April 25thRoman Pottery Find in Back Yard
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006-04-25 19:40
A homeowner in Cardiff, Wales discovered a trove of Roman pottery while digging in his garden.
Rowany Festival, Dusty but Cool!
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-04-25 13:42
Paul Sleigh (Bat) and Damian Forlani-Brennan (Reynardine) report on the 2006 Rowany Festival held in Yass, New South Wales, in the Kingdom of Lochac. The event was hosted by the Barony of Rowany.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 25, c. 451
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006-04-25 10:29
April 25 is both the traditional date for the founding of Venice and the holy day of St. Mark, the city's patron saint.
A Zero Waste Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-04-25 08:02
Sharon Gordon has a radical idea: A Zero Waste Pennsic, one where the SCA's huge annual event does not add to the local landfill as well as the local economy.
April 24thPennsic Youth A&S Display Slated
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-04-24 17:51
Mistress Safia al-Khansaa' has announced that there will be a Youth A&S Exhibition at Pennsic 35. It will give "children of all ages a chance to shine as artists and craftspeople in their own right."
Plus ça change, plus ç'est la meme chose?
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006-04-24 14:10
BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell muses over the similarities between the power structures of the European Union and those of an emerging feudal state.
Today in the Middle Ages: April 24, 1066
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2006-04-24 10:17
On April 24, 1066, Halley's Comet appeared in the skies over an already unsettled England.
Period Spectacles
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-04-24 08:10
Retired ophthalmologist David Fleishman has created a website dealing with the history of spectacles: "Eyeglasses Through the Ages."
April 23rdToday in the Middle Ages: April 23, 1564
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006-04-23 22:23
The most famous writer in the English language, William Shakespeare, was born on April 23, 1564.
Maudeleyn Godeliva Tailour to be Elevated to Laurel
Master Allan of Moffat has announced that his apprentice, THL Maudeleyn Godeliva Tailour, will be elevated to Laurel at the Meridies Spring Crown List.
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