Archive - Sep 4, 2008 - Story

Monastery discovery sheds new light on the Picts

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-09-04 19:07
Long dismissed as savages who hindered the advancement of civilization in Scotland and the North of England, the Picts are now being seen as a sophisticated culture "capable of great art, learning and the use of complex architectural principles."

"Lions Road" offers weekly SCA-focused podcast

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2008-09-04 15:25
With a lighthearted tone, the weekly "Lions Road" podcast brings news from the SCA as well as historical features. The podcast is hosted by Baron Tryggvy and Master Sigismund from Barony of Three Mountains in An Tir.

Metal detector finds 7th century gold cross

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-09-04 12:12
A treasure hunter has found an Anglo Saxon gold cross dating to the 7th century on a farm in Nottinghamshire, England. The cross, set with red gemstones, might have originally held a relic, and is valued at UK£25,000. (photo)

Darter's Pennsic War 37 Photos

Submitted by Darter02 on Thu, 2008-09-04 07:46
Darter the Chronicler has opened his extensive galleries of Pennsic 37 photographs.