Archive - 2006 - StoryOctober 25thUNESCO Gives Warning on Tower of London Status
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-10-25 15:35
The United Nations cultural body UNESCO has warned that the Tower of London may be in danger of losing its World Heritage status, and has asked the United Kingdom to submit by 2007 a report on measures being taken to protect the Tower.
Baroness Anne Bigod Vigiled in the Outlands
Baroness Anne Bigod recently sat vigil to contemplate entry into the Order of the Pelican.
Battle of Hastings Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-10-25 07:23
A small collection of really large photos from the recent Battle of Hastings reenactment are now available to view online.
October 24th"Tribal Wars" Online Game
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-10-24 17:58
A new browser-based game offers players a chance to control a small medieval village and interact with other players online.
SCAdians at fighter practice unhurt after fleeing fire
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2006-10-24 13:16
No one was hurt, but SCA members at a fighter practice and meeting in a church basement had to flee the building along with everyone else when an altar candle upstairs set the structure ablaze. The Republican has the story.
"Unshelved at the Library"
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-10-24 10:22
Does your SCA group meet at the library? Here's an opportunity suggested by the Unshelved librarian's comic strip that we may not yet have considered.
October Board Nominee List
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-10-24 07:10
Duke John ap Gwyndaf (Jason Williams), Chairman, SCA, Inc., has announced the list of nominees for the SCA Board of Directors and solicits comments.
October 23rdDrachenwald Crown Tournament Photos Online - Part I
Submitted by Racaire on Mon, 2006-10-23 18:49
Lady Bridget Greywolf has posted photos from the recent Crown Tournament event in the Kingdom of Drachenwald (13-15th October).
Wenches and Swordplay in Murphysboro, Illinois
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-10-23 16:08
Andrea Hahn, a reporter for the Southern Illinoisan, visited the John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro, Illinois recently for a real Renaissance faire experience including bawdy wenches, swordplay, songs and skits. The event was sponsored by the Fine and Bawdy Wenches, and included demos by the Medieval Combat Society.
Czech National Library to Digitize Rare Documents
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-10-23 12:17
A team of experts at the Czech National Library, housed in a converted Baroque monastery, is working to produce digitized copies of rare documents including medieval manuscripts. The digitalization technique developed for the project was so good that it has become the accepted standard for UNESCO.
Passing of Baron Sir Tristen Von Halstern
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2006-10-23 09:43
Baron Sir Tristen Von Halstern (John Paul McLoughlin) died October 12, 2006 in Cincinnatti, Ohio at the age of 41. Sir Tristen's obituary is available to read online.
October 22ndAngelina Elizabeth Huett Born in Lochac
Sir Hugh the Little and Baroness Therasa Comins of the Kingdom of Lochac have announced the birth of their daughter Angelina Elizabeth Huett on October 13, 2006.
4th Century Roman Coins Spill Out in Kent
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-10-22 13:25
A hoard of over 3,000 late Roman coins "made a sound like tinkling glass" when they poured from an overturned pot recently unearthed by archaeologists on a dig in Kent, England. The treasure is valued at over UK£10,000.
New Royal Heirs in the Middle Kingdom
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2006-10-22 10:02
Duke Dag Thorgrim, inspired to valor by Lady Anne Marie De Garmeaulx, has won the Middle Kingdom Crown Tournament.
Ealdormere Coronation Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-10-22 08:39
Eirik Andersen has posted his latest album of photos on the Two Ravens list. This album includes pictures from the Kingdom of Ealdormere's Fall 2006 Coronation.
October 21stWelsh Barn Holds Secret: Medieval Dining Hall
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-10-21 21:58
Homeowners in Hengoed in Denbighshire, Wales were surprised to learn that a barn on their 21-acre farm contained a secret: the building was originally a rare, 15th medieval hall.
Louvre Atlanta opens at the High Museum
Submitted by Sibella on Sat, 2006-10-21 18:05
An unprecedented partnership between Paris' Louvre and Atlanta's High Museum of Art is bringing a number of works of art from the famous French museum to the American South. Many of these works have never before left France. On October 14, two exhibitions open:
Boru Aelwyn and Deirdre O'Tierghnan New Heirs to Meridies
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-10-21 14:24
His Grace Duke Boru Aelwyn, inspired by Her Excellency Deirdre O'Tierghnan, was victorious in the October 14, 2006 Crown Tournament fought in the Kingdom of Meridies.
Sir Ralph Bigod Victorious in Artemisia Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-10-21 11:35
Morgan, Vicar of Loch Salann, reports that Sir Ralph (pronounced "Rayf") Bigod was the winner of the recent Crown Tourney in the Kingom of Artemisia. His Highness defeated Morgan D'Antioch in the finals.
October 20thNew Seven Wonders of the World List Narrowed
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-10-20 19:17
The vote to select the seven wonders of the world (constructed before 2000) continues. The list of prospective sites has now been narrowed to 21, and includes such historic landmarks as Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower. The public is invited to vote online.
Stagscon Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-10-20 14:33
Lady Arwen has posted photos from the recent Stagscon event which took place October 14, 2006 in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
Sting's Lute Performance from the "Today Show" on YouTube
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-10-20 10:24
A clip from musician Sting's recent performance on the Today Show has been posted on YouTube. The singer was plugging his new album of 17th century Elizabethan songs for lute by John Dowland.
Rurik & Angelik New Heirs to AEthelmearc
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-10-20 08:08
Marguerite reports that "His Sylvan Highness Rurik did prevail for Her Sylvan Highness Angelik" in the October 14, 2006 Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of AEthlemearc.
October 19thThe "Vikings Come Home" to Michigan
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-10-19 18:20
Colorful costumes, bountiful food, horses, fencing, sword and shield and occasional cold drizzle were viewed and experienced during the Vikings Come Home event at the Kalkaska (Michigan) County fairgrounds. Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli of the Record-Eagle covered the event.
Lochac to Keep Non-Contact Fighter Category
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2006-10-19 14:02
Lochac will keep its non-contact fighters with some adjustments under a new agreement reached between Society Earl Marshal (SEM) Duke Hrothgar Monomakh and Lochac Kingdom Earl Marshal (KEM) Sir Gregory of Loch Swan.
Shopping Center May Hide Rare 15th Century Jewish Cemetery
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-10-19 11:40
Archaeologists working on the site of a shopping center in Pizen, Bohemia are seeking a rare, Jewish cemetery dating to the 15th century. Researchers know that Jewish graves tend to be well-preserved and expect them to yield valuable information on the life of the community.
Atlantia's Kingdom Crusades Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-10-19 07:52
Lidia de Ragusa of the Kingdom of Atlantia has posted a large album of photos from the recent Kingdom Crusades event.
October 18thViscount Sir Hrodir and Viscountess Giulia Heirs to Northshield Crown
Submitted by Vallawulf on Wed, 2006-10-18 19:47
On Saturday, October 14, Viscount Sir Hrodir Vigageirr Toreson and Viscountess Giulia Isabella de Venezia became the Heirs to the Crown of Northshield in the Shire of Darkstone (Ironwood, Michigan).
"Day in the Country" Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-10-18 15:34
Eirik Andersen has posted an album of photos from Ealdormere's Day in the Country event on the Two Ravens website.
"Mercurius Civicus: Drachenwald's Intelligencer"
Submitted by Racaire on Wed, 2006-10-18 12:12
Lady Anya announced that the first issue of Mercurius Civicus: Drachenwald's Intelligencer is "hot off the presses".
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