ArchiveAugust 7th, 2003Newly Revised Electronic Communication Policy Offered for Public Comment
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-08-08 00:00
The Board of Directors seeks commentary from the populace on proposed amendments to the
Electronic Communication Policy.
SCA Photographer Showcases Event Photos from Early Days
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-08-07 11:00
SCA photographer Keradwc an Cai has an extensive collection of his work on the Web, including
several events from as far back as A.S. XII.
The Mystery of Arthur's Camelot Solved?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-08-07 10:25
"Arturius - A Quest for Camelot," an online publication by D.F. Carroll that
claims to have solved the mystery of the historic Arthur, is
available for free download online.
August 6thMemorial to be Held for Baron Robbin Greybeard
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-08-06 13:00
A memorial for Master Baron Sergeant Robbin Greybeard will be held August 9,
2003 in Spokane, WA.
August 5thNo Loch Ness Monster, says BBC team
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2003-08-05 13:50
A team of BBC researchers, using satellite navigation technology and hundreds of sonar beams, has shown that there is no monster in Loch Ness.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes to be Available Online
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-08-05 13:00
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, has announced that the Board of Directors now publishes
approved meeting minutes on the SCA's web site, and that a project is underway to transcribe
minutes of previous BoD meetings as well.
Discoverer of the "James Ossuary" Arrested in Jerusalem
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-08-05 04:45
Boston Globe: Antiquities dealer, Oded Golan, has been arrested for suspicion of forgery
after experts declared the ossuary box, brought to light by Golan, was a fake.
August 4thPuddings & Preserves Exhibit Showcases Elizabethan Cookery
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-08-04 17:50
Hampton Court Palace, in London, England, will be the site of the "Puddings & Preserves"
display, September 20-28, 2003.
Roman Mosaics Discovered in Sicily
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-08-04 12:35
News Telegraph: Archaeologists excavating an imperial-style Roman villa near Noto, Sicily, have
discovered a dazzling display of Tellaro Mosaics depicting the hunting of wild
animals and stories from ancient Troy.
First Century "Roman Cosmetics" Found in London Archaeological Dig
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003-08-04 09:15
Archaeologists working at the site of a Roman temple in London, dating back to AD 50, have found a sealed tin box containing a white cream, thought to be face cream or face paint.
August 3rdExcavations at Heathrow Airport Unearth 8,000 Years of History
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-08-03 12:40
80 archaeologists working on the site of Heathrow's new Terminal 5 have
discovered 80,000 artifacts dating as far back as 6,000 BCE.
Stuffed Dormice...Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-08-03 07:35
Excavations near Whitehall Villa in Nether Heyford, Northamptonshire, have
revealed Roman culinary secrets, including stuffed dormice.
Genetic Fingerprinting to be Used to Solve Mystery of the Canterbury Gospels
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-08-03 04:15
Scientists in Cambridge, England are undertaking a project to trace the origin
of the Canterbury Gospels, traditionally thought to have come to England with
Saint Augustine.
August 2ndAEthelmearc Mourns Passing of Lord Efron Le Fey
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-08-02 13:00
It has been announced that Lord Efron Le Fey, a founding member of the Shire of
Hunter's
Home in AEthelmearc, passed away July 31, 2003 after a long illness.
Romans to Battle Celts at Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-08-02 09:50
It'll be Romans vs. Celts on the Pennsic battlefield August 13 when House
Darkyard and Legio Draconis take on the Pennsic Bog Celts.
August 1stChristabel Heslington to be Remembered at Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-08-02 00:00
Pandaulf has announced that a celebration of the life of Christabel Heslington
will be held at the Pennsic War.
Pennsic Display of the Florilegium Tile Project Rescheduled
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-08-02 00:00
The Florilegium Tile Project has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 12, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and will take place and still from 10am until 3pm inside or just near the Pennsic barn.
Known World Costuming Symposium 2004
Submitted by Genovefa on Fri, 2003-08-01 14:33
Known World Costuming Symposium 2004 will be held in the Marche of Alderford,
in North
Canton, Ohio, September 25-26, 2004 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel.
Talkback Message Forums Temporarily Delayed
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-08-01 11:00
Moderation of the "talkback" forums, where readers can post comments about stories on
SCAtoday.net, will be temporarily delayed for the first few days of Pennsic.
Pennsic Traffic Warning: Radar Hidden in Construction Vehicles
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-08-01 11:00
A newspaper article reports that the Pennsylvania State Police, as part of their effort to strictly
enforce construction zone speed limits, are hiding speed radars in construction vehicles near
work zones.
The Book of Deer, a Virtual Look at Medieval Scotland
Submitted by Catriona on Fri, 2003-08-01 08:15
The Book of Deer, a pre-Norman illuminated manuscript, has Latin writings and Celtic
illuminations. Intermixed with these are examples of the oldest Gaelic text known from
medieval Scotland.
July 31stHistoric Combat Series at Pennsic XXXII
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 22:00
Baron Asbjorn Johansen has announced that this year's Pennsic War will once
again feature a series of authentic tourneys and melees to capture the feel of
historic combat.
Proud Parents in Atenveldt Deliver Kingdom's Newest Subject
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-07-31 16:58
Lady Rose Elizabeth Weaver and Lord Martin Wainwright, of the Shire of Granite Mountain, are
the proud parents of a healthy baby boy, Russell.
Comments Sought on Change to Royal Peerage Policy in Corpora
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-07-31 16:58
The Board of Directors seeks comments on a proposed change to Corpora, clarifying
circumstances under which the BoD can waive the usual requirements of a completed reign in
order to bestow a Royal Peerage.
President's Report from July Board Meeting
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-07-31 16:57
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, Inc., has released the President's Report from the most recent
meeting of the Board of Directors, held July 19, 2003, in California (USA).
Pennsic Harvest for Hunger Needs You!
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 12:29
Lady Elizabet Marshall still needs volunteers and box sponsors for the Pennsic
War's food collection project: Pennsic Harvest for Hunger.
"Was it Done With Mirrors?" to be Aired on "60 Minutes"
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 12:27
The August 3, 2003 edition of the CBS news show "60 Minutes" will replay a
segment on the use of optical projections by Renaissance painters, the work of artist David
Hockney and physicist Charles Falco.
Waterbearing at Pennsic 32
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 12:15
Looking for a way to support your fighters at Pennsic? Be a waterbearer!
Pennsic War to Host Red Cross Blood Drive
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-31 04:30
Be a Hero, Save a Life at Pennsic War! is the theme of this year's blood drive.
Lady Angelique Michele d'Herisson has coordinated the effort with the local Red
Cross.
July 30thPhotos from Drachenwald's Nibelungen Krieg Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-30 20:12
Richard has posted a number of very interesting photos from Drachenwald's
Nibelungen Krieg on the Brighthelm website.
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