Archive - Jan 2009 - StoryIn the footsteps of Boudicca
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-01-31 17:57
Travel writer Charlie Connelly of the Daily Mail takes an interesting side trip with an article about his journey to retrace the steps of Iceni chieftain Boudicca who led a rebellion against the Romans in 60 C.E.
Arrienne Lenorra Ashford vigiled in the Midrealm
Philip White reports that the Honorable Lady Arrienne Lenorra Ashford was recently placed on vigil by Their Majesties Ullr and AnneLyse to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel.
Edinburgh University Press journals online
Philip Cromwell reports that for the next two months, the Edinburgh University Press will allow full access to its journal
library, including the Scottish Historical Review and the Journal of Scottish Historical Studies.
January 30thBernard Cornwell, author of "Agincourt," interviewed
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-30 17:40
National Review Online has posted an interview with author Bernard Cornwell discussing his new book Agincourt. The interview is in MP3 format.
Westminster Chapter House to undergo renovation
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-30 13:19
The Chapter House of Westminster Abbey is crumbling, its stonework decaying and pocked with WWII shrapnel scars, its stone carvings damaged, but there is relief in sight in the form of a £2m restoration program to repair the 13th century octagonal building.
Pictures from Newcomer's Event
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-30 09:33
Xavier has created an album of photos from the recent Newcomers' Event in the Shire of Lagerdamm, Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.
January 29thPhotos and video from Atenveldt War Practice
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-01-29 18:51
Adriana has posted photos on Photobucket from the recent 12th Night and War Practice events in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. She has also uploaded video onto YouTube.
Digitized Gutenberg Bible to grace Morgan library website
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-01-29 15:20
The New York Times reports that the Morgan Library and Museum in New York plans to create a digital copy of one of its Gutenberg Bibles and post it on the library's website.
Two tapped for peerage at Northshield's 12th Night
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-01-29 11:04
Gwyneth reports that at the recent 12th Night event in the Kingdom of Northshield, two new peers were chosen by Their Majesties of Northshield.
January 28th"Man for All Seasons" auditions to be held at Birka
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-01-28 20:49
Lorcan reports that auditions for the Pennsic production of "A Man for All Seasons" will be held by Masquerade Medieval on the Saturday afternoon of the East Kingdom's Market Day at Birka event, January 31, 2009 in the Barony of Stonemarche (Manchester, New Hampshire).
Viscount Matheus Bane offered entrance to the Order of Chivalry in An Tir
This past Twelfth Night, Their Royal Majesties, King Vik & Queen Inga offered entrance to the Order of Chivalry to Viscount Matheus Bane.
Myth-busting the Middle Ages
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-01-28 10:53
Among its numerous topics of discussion, List Universe includes "Top 10 Myths About The Middle Ages," an illustrated, annotated selection of myths modern people often believe about the Middle Ages.
January 27thSpecial events at Estrella XXV
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-01-27 17:40
Dame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, would like to remind everyone of a number of special events which will take place at this year's War.
West Kingdom Twelfth Night 2009 photos online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-01-27 13:17
Martin of Rivenstar has posted an album of photos from the recent West Kingdom Twelfth Night on his SmugMug website.
Codex Wallerstein longsword techniques demonstrated online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-01-27 10:23
The Medieval European Martial Arts Guild demonstrates a number of longsword techniques from the Codex Wallerstein on YouTube.
January 26th"Locks of Love" accepting donations of hair
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-01-26 08:25
SCAdians: Thinking of cutting your long hair? If you plan to cut 10 inches or more of your hair, consider donating it to Locks of Love, a "public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis."
January 25thEstrella War - Youth and Teen activities
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-01-25 17:43
Dame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, reports on the myriad of youth and teen activities available at this year's War.
Mary Blakthorn offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican
Matilda Seton reports that Her Excellency Mary Blakthorn, Baroness of Caerthe in the Kingdom of the Outlands, has been offered entrance into the Order of the Pelican.
Atenveldt 12th Night photos online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-01-25 10:01
Godfrey von Rheinfels has created an album of photos from 12th Night which took place recently in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.
January 24thVolunteers still needed for Estrella War XXV
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-01-24 17:51
Dame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, reports that volunteers are still needed for the upcoming War.
Fathir and Etain new Prince and Princess of Oertha
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-01-24 14:29
Rutger reports (by way of Baroness Margery) that the victor of the January 17, 2009 Coronet in the Principality of Oertha (Kingdom of the West) was Master Fathir. Fathir was inspired by Lady Etain.
CPR and first aid classes at Estrella XXV
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-01-24 10:02
Caissene ingen Scandail reports that she will be teaching CPR and first aid classes at the upcoming Estrella War XXV.
January 23rdChemical warfare in Roman times
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-23 17:44
It was a very bad day for 3rd century Roman soldiers who tried to defend a fortress by way of a cramped tunnel. Dead soldiers were doused with toxic substances and set on fire, causing the Romans to retreat.
Ravehenge? Not!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-23 14:04
Stonehenge experts are less than thrilled by recent depictions of the monument as a venue for prehistoric raves. “It has undoubtedly been put to the press in an eye-catching way with the use of the word rave and all that sort of thing,” laughs Dave Batchelor, archaeologist at Stonehenge, reflecting on the report by Huddersfield University’s Dr Rupert Till.
Hrafn Olafsson victor of Ansteorra Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-23 09:55
Master Phelim Gervase called Pug, Kingdom Seneschal, reports that Hrafn Olafsson, inspired by Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa, was the victor of the January 10, 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Ansteorra.
January 22ndCaerthe 12th Night photos online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-01-22 17:51
Meisha has posted an album of photos from Caerthe's 12th Night event which took place recently in the Kingdom of the Outlands.
Heather Dale listed as "best holiday gift 2008"
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-01-22 14:17
Canadian folk singer -- and SCA member -- Heather Dale was recently mentioned as a Staff Pick for the Onion's A.V. Club "Best holiday gifts 2008."
Estrella War XXV early registration now closed
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-01-22 09:08
Dame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, has announced that early registration for the War is now closed.
January 21stRoman temples discovered in England
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-01-21 16:28
British Channel Four's Time Team has discovered the remains of four Roman temples near Redbourn, England. The temples may have been built to worship water gods, according to experts, since there are springs and a river in the area.
Lucrezia Borgia: businesswoman
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-01-21 12:31
New research by an American historian, Diane Yvonne Ghirardo, may show that Lucrezia Borgia was falsely accused of the murder of her husband, and that she may have been more involved with business than with intrigue.
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