Archive - 2009 - StoryFebruary 20thGerman penny brings 34,000 Euros
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-20 16:49
A tiny silver penny, minted in the time of King Pippin III of the Franks, was recently sold at auction for EU€34,000.
Ianuk shares photos from Atenveldt events
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-20 13:27
Posadnitsa Ianuk has posted several albums of photos from recent events in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.
America's oldest free library may close
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-20 09:04
Out of our time period, but a sad commentary on the financial crisis in the United States: Delaware County's Darby Free Library (Pennsylvania) is one of eleven libraries destined to close their doors due to lack of funding. The library "is believed to be the oldest continuously operating public library in America."
February 19thMystery of "lost" Japanese kingdom continues
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-02-19 19:49
Archaeologists in Japan have long known about the existence of the ancient Yamatai kingdom, but they have never been able to find it. Now they are seeking the help of history buffs to solve the mystery.
Petrarca V pictures
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-02-19 17:18
Anna Syveken reports that photos from the Petrarca V Ramble, which took place recently in Bad Staffelstein, Germany, are now available online.
Medieval stone coffin moved to Bosworth Field museum
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-02-19 13:46
A medieval stone coffin, once used in a water garden and reputed to have belonged to King Richard III, has been installed as an exhibit in the visitor's center of Bosworth Field, the site where Richard was killed in 1485.
SCA Media Officer Change
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2009-02-19 08:19
SCA President Patrick Anderson, on behalf of VP Operations George Reed, has announced that the SCA has appointed a new Assistant Vice President for Press and Media Relations.
February 18thBenedictine nuns victims of Black Death
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-02-18 18:59
The remains of several Benedictine nuns from the Sainte-Croix Abbey near Poitiers, France have shown evidence that the sisters died of the plague, probably while caring for other victims of the disease. Their deaths have been dated to the early 17th century.
Combat archery website
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-02-18 15:29
Her Grace Tessa the Huntress has created a new website to collect information on combat archery. Tessa is looking for suggestions for content for the page.
Interbaronial 12th Night photos online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-02-18 12:33
Tannis reports that photos from the recent Interbaronial 12th Night in the Kingdom of Atlantia (Barony of Tir-y-Don) are now available to view online.
Medieval Facebook
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-02-18 08:48
Researchers working with land documents dating to the 13th century have discovered Facebook-like social networks that tied together ten villages in southwest France.
February 17th"Marvelous discovery" of 1500-year-old Saxon graves in Sussex
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-02-17 19:18
"It was a bit scary at first because we were unsure if it was a murder scene," said metal detectorist Bob white who, with his friend Cliff Smith, recently discovered a 1,500-year-old Saxon burial ground in Sussex, England.
Rosemund of the Misty Meadows elevated in An Tir
Mästarinna Ula Brennasdottir, Head of Retinue to Their Royal Majesties Vik and Inga of the Kingdom of An Tir, reports that Rosemund of the Misty Meadows has been elevated to the Order of the Pelican.
Historic sword and knife photos online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-02-17 12:51
Thorpe shares an album of his photos of knives and swords taken at the Metropolitan Museum on his Photo Bucket website.
Treasures found in 2008
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-02-17 09:38
Have metal detector, will travel? It's amazing what can be found with patience and practice, as WTF? Place reports: 10 great archaeological finds for the year 2008.
February 16thMorris dancing subject of new British film
Media experts are scratching their heads over the word-of-mouth success of the new British film Morris: a Life with Bells On, a comedy, shot in documentary style, about a group of Morris dancers. See the trailer online.
Breakfast under siege!
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-02-16 13:22
Does your morning repast need a little more excitement? Perhaps you should consider Ivo Vos's Trebuchet Toaster which will launch "the finished product to your plate."
Renaissance Magazine to cover Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-02-16 09:57
BlackAdder reports that Renaissance Magazine will be covering the 8th Annual Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire on March 7-8, 2009.
February 15thHenry VIII's armor shows king was "larger than life"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-02-15 16:31
New research by the Royal Armouries in Leeds looks at the progression of Henry VIII's girth through the study of his armor. The various suits of armor have been reunited into one place for the study for the first time since the Tudor era.
Keowee Chamber Music offers early music festival
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-02-15 13:00
The the second year, the Keowee Chamber Music is sponsoring the Echo Early Music Festival now through the end of February 2009 at various locations in Asheville, North Carolina.
Official Monty Python YouTube channel
Learn all about the legend of King Arthur, the story of Brian, how to avoid killer rabbits, and even the Meaning of Life on the official Monty Python channel on YouTube.
February 14thMinnesota Center for Book Arts to offer bookbinding workshops
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-02-14 17:55
The Minnesota Center for Book Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota will offer several workshops of interest to scribes and bookbinders including A Modern Variation on the Medieval Book, which will take place on Mondays March 2-23 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Morgan AEthelwulf to sit vigil at Estrella
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-02-14 13:17
Sir Tristan Dragonheart reports that his squire, Lord Morgan AEthelwulf, has been placed on vigil by Their Majesties of the Kingdom of Atenveldt to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Chivalry.
Archaeologists ponder Pagan mosaic found under cathedral
Submitted by AEschwynne on Sat, 2009-02-14 10:04
Three mosaics of tiny tiles, featuring naked people possibly performing pagan rituals, have been unearthed underneath the Cathedral of Reggio Emilia in Italy.
February 13th"Good" penny returns to Malmesbury Abbey
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-13 19:33
An 11th century silver penny stolen from Malmesbury Abbey has come home. The coin was stolen in June 2008 from a display case in the abbey.
SCAtoday.net unscheduled outage
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2009-02-13 16:51
There was a network outage at SCAtoday.net's upstream hosting provider that took us offline from about 12:20 EST to 15:50 EST (GMT-5:00). We are back online now, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Mists Investiture Pictures
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-13 15:10
Lord Martin of Rivenstar reports that he has posted an album of photos from the Principality of the Mists Fall 2008 Investiture.
Coins from the Eburones tribe found in the Netherlands
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-13 11:49
A metal detector hobbyist has discovered a hoard of over 100 Celtic coins dating to the 1st century B.C.E. in a corn field near Maastricht, Netherlands. The coins are believed to have been created by the Eburones, a Germanic tribe.
Two offered elevation at St Swithin's Bog 12th Night
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-02-13 08:05
THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle Herald of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, reports that His Majesty Christopher chose to offer peerages to two of His subjects at the recent St Swithin's Bog 12th Night event.
February 12thRequest for Comment-Survey received by the Board
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2009-02-12 19:31
The Board of Directors and President of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., have received an independent survey regarding potential changes to the Peerage Orders. Following our procedures for receipt of this type of information, The President and Board of Directors are seeking your comments and opinions.
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