Archive - 2006 - StoryNovember 9thDa Vinci's Mom May have been Middle Eastern
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006-11-09 13:20
Analysis of a fingerprint left by Leonardo Da Vinci suggests the prototypical Renaissance man may have been the son of a Middle East-born slave woman.
Griffyth FitzWilliam New Prince of the East
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-11-09 10:51
Griffyth FitzWilliam was the victor of the November 4, 2006 Crown Tournament in the East Kingdom. Sir Griffyth fought for the honor of his lady wife, Aikaterine Lukanina FitzWilliam.
November 8thRobin Netherton to Present at CostumeCon 25
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-11-08 20:06
Medieval costuming expert Robin Netherton will be presenting a series of five lectures at CostumeCon 25. The convention will take place March 30-April 2, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri.
More Artemisia Crown Tournament Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-11-08 16:10
Dame Theodora has posted photos from the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Artemisia.
Pre-Registration Required for Estrella A&S
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-11-08 12:54
Mistress Marguerite Dinard, Atenveldt Minister of Arts & Sciences, has announced that pre-registration will be required for the Arts and Sciences competition at Estrella XXIII.
Missals on display at the Walters
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2006-11-08 08:45
"'For This Is My Body': The Medieval Missal" will be on display at the Walters Museum of Art in Baltimore, Maryland, through January 28.
November 7thPolitical Ads of Ancient Rome
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-11-08 00:43
"The mid-term campaigns have offered up perhaps the most venomous volleys of political advertising in U.S. history....Yet as Americans ponder how much of it is true and how much pure vindictive blather, we might note that we're rather backward compared to the pointed, frank and refreshingly honest political ads of the Romans more than 1,900 years ago."
Position Available: Press Officer of the SCA, Inc
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-11-07 15:33
The Vice President of Operations is currently accepting applications for the position of Press Officer of the SCA Inc. This is an unpaid position requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week.
President's Report of the October 2006 Board Meeting
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-11-07 11:54
Interim SCA, Inc. President Patrick Anderson has published a President's Report from the October SCA Board of Directors Meeting held in Memphis, Tennessee.
Valharic Caligula Aurelius Victorious in Atlantia Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-11-07 08:37
Violante de Sant Sebastian reports that Count Valharic Caligula Aurelius was the victor of the November 4, 2006 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Atlantia. Count Valharic was inspired by Arielle the Golden.
November 6thLochac Crown results
Submitted by Gwynfor on Mon, 2006-11-06 19:39
Jarl Alfar of Attica was victorious in the Kingdom of Lochac's November Crown Tourney held in the Barony of Ynys Fawr this weekend. He fought for Mistress Gudrun, and defeated Sir Asbjorn Pedersen (fighting for Mistress Marienna Jensdottir) 2-0 in the final. Sir Asbjorn was the only combatant to reach the finals without sustaining a defeat.
Tir Ysgithr Members Help Each Other in Tucson
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-11-06 15:04
Members of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr recently hosted "Dragon's Horde," an annual event at Himmel Park in Tucson, Arizona, where they spoke about what makes the SCA special. Davida Larson of the AZ Wildcat Online had the story.
Viking Era Coins found on Isle of Gotland
Submitted by lilli on Mon, 2006-11-06 11:00
On the Swedish Isle of Gotland, Edvin and Arvid Sandborg were helping a neighbor with his garden when they began to dig up old coins, one of them a 1,100 year-old arabic coin.
Pillage on the Plains Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-11-06 08:35
Jocosa has posted photos from the recent Pillage on the Plains III event in the Kingdom of Meridies.
November 5thA Thousand and Two Nights, the Barony of Bright Hills was a Middle Eastern Dream!
Submitted by Martel on Sun, 2006-11-05 19:57
Lady Martelle von Charlottenburg reports on "A Thousand and Two Nights", a Middle Eastern themed event held annually in the Barony of Bright Hills in Atlantia.
Gunther Bärenjäger Victorious in Cynagua Coronet
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-11-05 17:14
Lady Jóra in Irska reports that Gunther Bärenjäger and Julianna of Avon are the new Prince and Princess of the Principality of Cynagua in the Kingdom of the West.
Photos & Video from Catteden's "Pounce"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-11-05 13:18
Hauptmann Konrad Mailander of the Midrealm has posted photos and video from the Pounce event which took place in the Canton of Catteden on September 23, 2006.
Close Up: the Unicorn Tapestries
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-11-05 09:53
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has provided an online source for viewing their famous Unicorn Tapestries. The website invites visitors to zoom in for close up details of the designs.
November 4thJews in the Court of Tudor England?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2006-11-04 19:52
Roger Prior, a Shakespearean scholar, is convinced that many of the musicians of the Tudor Court, including the Bard's own "Dark Lady," may have been Separdic Jews.
Medieval Scandinavian Discussion List Created
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-11-04 16:19
Maestarinna Sigrid Briansdotter has created a list for discussion of topics of interest pertaining to post-Viking Scandinavia.
War Of The Wings 2006 Photos
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-11-04 13:06
Lord Skorri Einarsson has posted photos from the recent War Of The Wings event in the Kingdom of Atlantia on the Smug Mug website.
Viking ship found in Larvik
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2006-11-04 09:49
Archaeologists found the remains of a ship from the Viking Age recently, in a burial mound on a farm outside the coastal city of Larvik.
November 3rdEstrella Gatebook Art Contest
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-11-03 19:16
M'Lady Brenna Aine Bisset, Estrella XXIII Gatebook Autocrat, has announced that a contest will take take place to choose the best design for the gatebook cover art.
MU Medieval Re-enactment Society Brings Middle Ages to Central Missouri
Originally created as a liaison between the University of Missouri and the Shire of the Standing Stones in Calontir, the MU Medieval Re-enactment Society "dedicates itself to the celebration of the Renaissance and Middle Ages through research and historical re-enactments." Lindsay Toler of The Maneater reports.
Mosaics Highlight Roman Villa Discovery
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-11-03 11:57
Archaeologists have discovered "evidence of a substantial Roman villa with a mosaic floor in the main room" in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, England. The site is one of the most westerly Roman villas yet found in England.
Battle of Hastings Video Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-11-03 08:43
Several video clips from the 2006 Battle of Hastings reenactment have been posted on the Living History website.
November 2ndDonal O'Brien Laureled in Caid
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-11-02 19:42
Broichan has announced that photos from the recent elevation of Master Donal O'Brien to the Order of the Laurel are now available to view online. The elevation took place at the Dreiburgen Anniversary in the Kingdom of Caid.
Letter From Catherine of Aragon for Sale
Submitted by JaneStockton on Thu, 2006-11-02 16:30
A letter from Catherine of Aragon pleading for help to preserve her marriage to England's King Henry VIII will be offered at auction in New York in December.
More Battle of Hastings Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-11-02 12:55
Martin of Rivenstar recently attended the Battle of Hastings reenactment and shares photos taken by Lady Johanna.
Insulae Draconis Viceroy Tourney - Shire of Flintheath
Submitted by meli1380 on Thu, 2006-11-02 10:56
Lady Melisende Fitzwalter would like to advise gentles that a short sequence from the recent Insulae Draconis Viceroy Tourney in the Shire of Flintheath can be found on the YouTube website.
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