Archive - Sep 2006 - StorySeptember 30thBaron Rory ua Riada to be Elevated to Peerage
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-09-30 18:58
Master Erik of Telemark has announced that Baron Rory ua Riada will be elevated to the Order of the Pelican by Their Majesties of Gleann Abhann on October 7, 2006.
Red Tower Photos
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-09-30 14:49
THL Roger Luc Besson of the Barony of the Southdowns in the Kingdom of Meridies has posted photos from the recent Red Tower event.
Today in the Middle Ages: September 30, 1139
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006-09-30 11:58
Matilda, also called Maud, the daughter of Henry I, landed in England to claim its crown on September 30, 1139. She was the first woman ever to rule the kingdom of England.
List of contenders for the Drachenwald Fall Crown Tourney available
Submitted by Racaire on Sat, 2006-09-30 05:35
The list of contenders for Crown Tournament on October 13th - 15th, 2006, at Limberg Castle in Austria, is available now at the Fall Crown Tournament Homepage of the Shire Ad Flumen Caerulum.
September 29thAlvar Pacheco de Cadiz to be Knighted in the West
Alvar Pacheco de Cadiz has announced that he will sit vigil to comtemplate elevation to the Order of the Chivalry on September 30, 2006 following Crown Tournament.
National Geographic: The Joy of Shoes
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-09-29 19:06
The online version of the September 2006 issue of National Geographic Magazine includes an article on "The Joy of Shoes." The article includes photos and references to modern and historic shoes.
Medieval sculpture exhibit opens at the Met
Over eighty medieval sculpted heads, half from the Met's collection and half from other American and European collections, are on display in "Set in Stone: The Face in Medieval Sculpture," a new exhibit at the Robert Lehman Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Kinder, Gentler Vikings
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-09-29 13:05
Dr Andrew Heald, the Later Iron Age and Early Historic Curator at the National Museums of Scotland, tries to lay to rest myths about the cruelty of Vikings in an article for The Scotsman.
Today in the Middle Ages: September 29, 1513
Submitted by Ursula on Fri, 2006-09-29 11:43
Vasco Núñez de Balboa became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean on September 29, 1513.
September 28thMore Photos from Outlands Fall 2006 Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-09-28 18:51
Arwen has posted photos from the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
Early Stuart needlework exhibit at the Fitzwilliam
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2006-09-28 14:22
"Figures on Fabric" will be on display at the Octagon Gallery of the Fitzwilliam Museum (at the University of Cambridge, in England) through December 30.
Tourney of the Diamonds Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-09-28 11:50
Antonio Felluci has posted photos from the Kingdom of Atlantia's Tournament of the Diamonds.
Today in the Middle Ages: September 28, 551 BCE
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006-09-28 09:42
September 28, 551 BCE is the traditional date for the birthday of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu). Although not a medieval figure, Confucius exercised a profound influence over the subsequent development of Chinese culture in all periods.
September 27thHappy New Year 5787!
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-09-27 17:58
The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, last week brought us into Anno Mundi (Year of the World) 5787. But Jews have only figured the calendar from the Creation since the 9th century C.E.
SCAdians Offer Fun and Educational Opprotunities at Pennsylvania Faire
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-09-27 14:29
The Middletown Grange Fairgrounds in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania were the seen of the recent seventh annual Village Renaissance Faire where the public was invited to learn about the Middle Ages, take part in activities and have a lot of fun. Aleea S. Slappy of the Bucks County Courier Times reports.
Today in the Middle Ages: September 27, 1540
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-09-27 10:07
The Pope issued a bull establishing Ignatius Loyola's new Society of Jesus (the Jesuit order) on September 24, 1540. The Society was and still is answerable directly to the Pope himself.
Three Bears: Old Norse Style
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-09-27 07:57
Bluejo has posted a version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears written as an Old Norse saga. The poem was published on LiveJournal.
September 26thHeraldry: Alive and Well in the U.S. Army
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-09-26 19:02
Think heraldry is an activity for creaky, old SCAdians in dusty libraries? Think again. The United States Army has The Quartermaster Heraldic Section and the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.
A website with examples of military heraldry and a history of heraldry in the American Army is available to view online. New exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci opens at the V&A
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2006-09-26 17:00
"Leonardo da Vinci: Experience, Experiment and Design," a new exhibition exploring how Leonardo da Vinci thought on paper, is on display at London's Victoria and Albert Museum through January 7.
Today in the Middle Ages: September 26, 1087
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006-09-26 11:51
On September 26, 1087, William II of England, known as William Rufus, was crowned king. He succeeded his father, William the Conqueror.
Outlands Crown Tournament Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-09-26 07:58
Simon Drake has posted photos from the recnet Crown Tournament held in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
September 25thWhat Comes After Q, Matey?
Arrrrr! SCA member Matthew B. Taylor plays pirate for a young visitor at the Newport (Kentucky) Aquarium. The pair was celebrating "Talk Like a Pirate Day."
THL Caitlin Deirdre of Errelynn passes
Submitted by Calvert on Mon, 2006-09-25 15:52
THL Caitlin Deirdre of Errelynn, mka Deirdre Shaw, passed away early Saturday morning, September 23rd, after a three-year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her parents and her dog Shaina.
Viking Center Found in Russia
Submitted by JaneStockton on Mon, 2006-09-25 11:21
Russian and German archaeologists believe they may have found traces of human settlement in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.
Image Analysis in Dating Historic Books
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-09-25 07:40
S. Blair Hedges of the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University, has published a paper on the use of image analysis for dating early books and print.
September 24thPhotos from Lochac's Anealan Investiture
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-09-24 19:06
Andre de Montsegur has posted photos from the Kingdom of Lochac's Anealan Investiture which took place September 9, 2006 in the Barony of Aneala (Perth, Australia).
Padruig and Linnet New Heirs to Gleann Abhann
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-09-24 15:30
Earl Padruig, inspired by Linnet was victorious in the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.
An Tir Man's Armor Featured in Hollywood Films
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-09-24 11:18
Blacksmith and SCA member Ugo Serrano has successfully combined reality and fantasy by using his medieval craftsmanship to create armor and weapons used in the movies. Leslie Slape of the Daily News (Olympia, Washington) reports.
Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-09-24 08:23
Antonio Felluci has posted photos from the Kingdom of Atlantia's recent Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday event.
September 23rdGabriel Luvedey and Avin Wulfrun New Heirs to the Principality of the Summits
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-09-23 19:10
Finngall McKetterick reports that Gabriel Luvedey was victorious in the recent Coronet Tournament in An Tir's Principality of the Summits. The Tourney was held in Glyn Dwfn with a field of 33 fighters.
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