Two sarcophagii made of lead have been found at the site of the ancient city of Gabii in Italy. The caskets date to the 1st or 2nd century CE.

The Honorable Lady Lorelei Greenleafe reports that the Kingdom of Atlantia will sponsor the Saint Sebastian's Prize archery shoot on the middle Sunday of Pennsic 40.

PennsicWar.org has posted the schedule for war points, complete with descriptions of the various battles and activities.

Thomas W. Hughes, President of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., has announced that Board of Directors is seeking applicants for the position of Society Marshal. 

Thomas W. Hughes, President of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., has announced that Board of Directors is seeking applicants for the position of Society Seneschal and Vice President of Operations.

Baron Dahrien Cordell reports that a group of friends from the Barony of Three Rivers in Calontir plan to build an entry for the Wings of Hope charity cardboard boat race. Their entry: a Viking longship, of course! (photos)

Count Fernando reports that Their Majesties of Northshield have offered Dahrien Cordell elevation to the Order of the Pelican. The offer was made at the recent Lilies War 25.

The green salad goes back at least to the 14th century, when a complex mixture of herbs dressed with oil and vinegar is discussed in "The Forme of Cury". This article traces the history of rabbit food from that point forward in time.

Israeli archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 6th century Byzantine public building in the ancient town of Akko (Acre). The discovery is the first physical evidence found of the Christian Bishop of Akko.

Kimiko has posted an album of photos from Baron Wars, which took place June 25, 2011 in the Barony of Red Spears in the Middle Kingdom. The photos are available on a public Facebook page.

Dame TSivia reports that Giuseppe and Master Giles were named heirs of the Barony of Gyldenholt (Orange County, CA), Kingdom of Caid, June 13, 2011.

Oxford University historian, Dr. Steven Gunn, has undertaken the task of scouring 16th Century coroners' reports to compile a list of accidental deaths in Tudor, England. The list includes death by bears and archery accidents.

The Dragon's Needle Embroidery Guild of the Kingdom of Drachenwald has posted an update on its latest project for 2011: "We have Dragons." Each participant embroiders a 20,0 x 20,0 cm patch featuring - what else - dragons!

THL Cassandra Zoe Paganal, Tournaments Illuminated Guest Editor, is looking for "Pennsic War Stories" for the fourth quarter issue of the publication.

The Shire of Adlersruhe and the Barony of Bonwicke hosted the Summer Crown Tournament to decide the Heirs of Ansteorra on July 9th.  Duke Sir Aaron MacGregor claimed victory over Jarl Hrafn Olafsson in the finals. His Grace was inspired by Dona Amelot Lisette de Blammont.

At closing court at Battlemoor II (3 July 2011 in the modern reckoning), King Bela III and Queen Anna II formally offered Sir Rand the Tracker KSCA AIR the honor of the Laurel.

Furukusu Masahide, Blue Iris Herald for the Kingdom of the Outlands, reports that at Their Enduro event, Their Majesties Bela and Anna have placed Yazida bint Zarif on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

On her Flickr photo website, Lia de Thornegge reports that Their Majesties Vitus Polonius and Eleanora created three new Peers at Double Wars 2011.

Frau Anna Syveken and Lia de Thornegge report that they have created albums of photos from Double Wars, which took place recently at Tostarpsgårdens Lägerområde in Tyringe Sweden (Kingdom of Drachenwald). The photos are available on Flickr.

Land records, court rolls, and maps of Nottinghamshire, England are being made available to the public online for the first time. Some of the documents go back as far a the 13th century.

On the A Midsummer Night's Blog, Puck has published an article on the Spanish defensive technique called the Atajo.

Master Broom reports that he has posted photos from Artisans' Playtime, which took place recently in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. The photos are available on PicasaWeb.

An updated, 3-D version of Alexander Dumas' adventure The Three Musketeers will appeare in theaters in October 2011.

In Hamlet, the melancholy Ophelia drowns while picking flowers. Now a new study of accidental deaths in Tudor England may find a real-life link to Shakespeare's tragic heroine.

Is medieval poetry worth reading? A.N. Wilson thinks so, and shares thoughts in an article for the New Statesman: "Dante, a poet for all seasons."

THL Asa Gormsdottir requests those with memories and comments of the Baronial reign of Percival and Christiana of Septentria please sign their memory book.

THLord Stefan li Rous reports that he has published updates to Stefan's Florilegium for July 2011.

Master Lorcan Dracontius reports that the known World Players Players will be holding auditions for Anne of the Thousand Days at Pennsic XL.

Countess Ceinwen is looking for a few good women and men to volunteer their time at University Point for Pennsic XL.

Caelin on Andrede reports that he has created two albums of photos from Steppes Warlord which took place recently in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The photos are available to view on Flickr.