Archive - Jan 2008 - StoryJanuary 22ndChoral sounds from the Male Choir of St. Petersburg (Russia)
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-01-22 10:04
A video on YouTube features the Male Choir of St. Petersburg, Russia, an a capella choir of 25 singers who will be making their American debut in 2009.
January 21stLife aboard a Viking ship
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-01-21 21:51
Nathan Williams of the BBC's Timewatch discusses his voyage on the Viking ship Sea Stallion, which sailed from Denmark to Dublin during the summer of 2007. (photos and diagrams)
DunDraCon needs you!
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-01-21 19:38
Margrethe Astrid Ravn reports that DunDraCon, a gaming convention that runs from February 15-18, 2008 in San Ramon, California, is looking for SCA members to serve as experts and offer demos.
West Kingdom 12th Night photos online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-01-21 12:00
Gelis of Balweary has posted an album of photos on the SmugMug website from 12th Night in the Kingdom of the West.
January 20thEdinburgh is archaeologist's treasure trove
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-01-20 16:14
Joanna Vallely of the Edinburgh Evening News takes a look at archaeological projects in the city, including excavations at the Grassmarket, Newbridge and the Scottish Parliament.
Lochac 12th night photos
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-01-20 12:07
Lady Isibeal and Mette Boesdatter have posted photos from the recent 12th Night event in Heathcote in the Kingdom of Lochac.
The Curmudgeon's Tale
On the premise that "snarky ranting is period," Baron Master Louis-Philippe Mitouard announces a new SCA-oriented discussion group called The SCA Curmudgeon.
January 19th“People of the Book" filled with "danger, oppression and high drama"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-01-20 00:39
In a review for the New York Times, Janet Maslin discusses People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, a novel about book preservation that revolves around the discovery of a medieval Haggadah, an illuminated manuscript which describes the Jewish Passover Seder.
Roman bridge reconstructed in Northumberland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-01-19 18:07
A 2nd century Roman bridge, which originally crossed the Tyne River in Northumberland, has been reconstructed on the river's bank. The original was one of the largest bridges in Roman Britain.
Western States Folklore Society seeking conference papers
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-01-19 14:14
Michael Adams has announced that the Western States Folklore Society is seeking papers for two panels at the upcoming conference to be held Apri; 11-12, 2008 at the University of California, Davis.
January 18thPhillipos the Skeptic to be laureled in Atenveldt
The populace of the College of Brymstonne report that Their Majesties of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have offered Lord Phillipos the Skeptic entrance into the Order of the Laurel.
The appeal of the armorer's craft
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-01-18 12:20
In an article for The Guardian, James Fenton looks at the armorer's craft and its continuing appeal to museum visitors.
Ansteorra Coronation photos online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-01-18 08:36
Caelin on Andrede has posted a large album of photos from the recent Coronation in the Kingdom of Ansteorra on his Flickr website.
January 17thNorth Wales Celtic "Land of the Dead?"
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-01-17 18:36
A 19th century map may be the key to a Celtic mystery: the location of the legendary Land of the Dead. According to the map, it may be in the Ruabon and Halkyn Mountains in North Wales.
Build yourself a yurt
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-01-17 13:28
Raoul, St. Florian de la Riviere, of the Kingdom of Lochac, has posted instruction on how to build a yurt or gher.
Two offered peerages at Caerthean 12th Night
Their Majesties of the Kingdom of the Outlands recently offered peerages to two members of Their populace, Seuilla de Cordoba and Deotrich Hiltipard, at Caerthean 12th Night.
January 16thBard of Caid competition photos online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-01-16 16:01
Eilidh Swann reports that her photos from the 3rd Annual Bard of Caid competition, which was held recently at Caid's Kingdom 12th Night, are now available to view online.
Stanford professor helps to preserve Gregorian chant
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-01-16 13:07
Stanford University Professor William Mahrt has dedicated his life to the study and preservation of Gregorian chant as director of the the St. Ann Choir of at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Palo Alto, California.
Spirited Away: Art Thieves Target Europe's Churches
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Wed, 2008-01-16 09:16
An article from Time and CNN reports on the large number of works of art stolen from houses of worship each year, a tragic loss of irreplaceable items that represents a lucrative business for thieves.
January 15th15th century Flemish masterpiece still inspires
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-01-15 17:50
The Portinari Altarpiece, a three-part Flemish religious painting created by Hugo van der Goes in the late 15th century, was sent as a gift to the hospital of Santa Maria Nuova. Martin Gayford looks at the importance of the painting for The Spectator (photo)
Estrella War Battlefield Clean-up Crew (EWBCC) Needed!
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-01-15 12:24
Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan reports that volunteers are neede for the Estrella War Battlefield Clean-up Crew (EWBCC).
Stefan's Florilegium updates for January 2008
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-01-15 08:49
THLord Stefan li Rous provides updates to Stefan's Florilegium for January 2008.
January 14th8th century kiln found in Vietnam
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-01-14 17:48
Archaeologists working in Vietnam's central province of Quang Ngai have discovered an ancient brick kiln dating to the 8th century CE.
Caid 12th Night Photos
Submitted by EilidhSwann on Mon, 2008-01-14 12:16
THLady Eilidh Swann has uploaded photos from the third Bard of Caid competition, held Saturday January 5, 2008 in the Barony of Dreiburgen (Hemet, CA).
Oxford study: England's Later Medieval Queens
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-01-14 09:00
A course being taught at Oxford University, through the Berkeley Extension program, covers the history and role of England's later medieval queens from Eleanor of Aquitaine to Elizabeth Woodville.
January 13thThinkWell promotes deep discussion
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-01-13 18:21
Mistress Ælflæd of Duckford has created a blog for the purpose of deep discussion of a number of topics of interest to SCA members including the SCA, the peerages, A&S and knightly virtues.
Popping the cork with style
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-01-13 15:09
Amaze your friends! Learn how to open a champagne bottle with a sword! No kidding, WikiHow has the instructions.
Nicola Barker's "Darkmans" reviewed
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-01-13 11:22
Nick Owchar of the Vancouver Sun offers a review of the new novel by Nicola Barker, Darkmans, which tells the story of "a long-dead king's jester, a precocious child and the debris of history that keeps floating to the surface."
January 12thArms and Armor from Imperial Austria to be displayed in Cleveland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-01-12 18:07
February 24, 2008 – June 1, 2008 the Cleveland Museum of Art will host Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria, an exhibit of over 200 pieces of armor from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Maryland man claims kingship of Isle of Man
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-01-12 14:19
David Howe of Frederick, Maryland was recently crowned king of the Isle of Man, a fact that might be surprising to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England. Howe, who became King David of Mann in March, 2007, has filed a claim for the island with the British government.
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