ArchiveJuly 12th, 2003Skull Found in Sandbox in Norway
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-07-12 09:35
Nettavisen: A group of Norwegian kindergartners have discovered a human skull in their
sandbox.
July 11thHenry's Wives Tell Their Side of the Story
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-07-11 14:42
PBS: A new PBS series takes a fresh approach to the old story of the six wives of
Henry VIII by letting each present the story from her perspective.
July 10thLost Scottish Village Found
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-07-11 03:44
Scotsman.com: The mystery of the long-lost village of Whittingehame in East Lothian, Scotland
has been solved with the help of a 200-year-old map.
Byzantine Cistern Discovered in Nazareth
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-07-11 00:15
A 1,000-year-old Byzantine cistern has been discovered near a Christian shrine
in Nazareth.
Exhibit on Bronzes of South India Opens at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2003-07-11 00:14
A new exhibit, "The Sensuous and the Sacred: Chola Bronzes from South India," is being shown at the
Cleveland Museum of Art from July 6 through September 14.
Roaring Wastes Welcomes Newest Midrealm Fighter & Artisan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2003-07-10 19:17
Territorial leaders Baronesa Iasmin de Cordoba and Shugo-daimyo Kamiizumi Munenori wish to formally
announce and heartily welcome the newest child born in the Barony of Roaring Wastes and the Middle
Kingdom.
Atenveldt Issues New Financial Policy for Feasts at Kingdom Events
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-07-10 16:45
The Atenveldt Kingdom Financial Committee has issued a document with guidelines for estimating feast
attendance and costs for Kingdom-level event bids.
The Magna Carta, a Challenge to Today's Democracy!
Submitted by Catriona on Thu, 2003-07-10 16:45
Boston Review: "For eight centuries the Magna Carta has been venerated. "It was born with a grey
Beard," Samuel Johnson said." However, an new application has been found for this
dusty old document.
July 9thGuarding the Gates of AEthelmearc
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-09 18:46
Colin MacWilliams has called to arms the good subjects of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc for the purpose of guarding the Royal Encampment at the Pennsic
War.
Australian Professor Denies Existence of the Pied Piper
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-09 18:45
Sydney Morning Herald: Was the Pied Piper real or a myth created to explain the outbreak of the
plague? A Sydney University professor has a theory.
Winchester Residents Campaign to "Save Our King"
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-09 18:44
This is Hampshire: Residents of the city of Winchester are up in arms about plans to strike King
Alfred from the city's logo.
New Peers Recognized in Outlands
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-07-09 15:17
At the Court of TRM Irel and Rosalind, several gentles were elevated to Peerage orders or offered
elevation at future events.
3,000-Year-Old Jewelry Displayed at Baghdad Museum
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-07-09 15:02
The Treasure of Nimrud, a spectacular collection of jewelry dating back to the 8th century B.C., was put on display at the Iraqi National Museum by U.S.-led authorities.
Grand Council Seeks Nominations for New Committee Members
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-07-09 13:18
The Grand Council, an advisory group to the SCA Board of Directors, is currently seeking nominations
for new members. The Grand Council recommends changes to SCA Governing Documents, administrative
policies, and other modern-world aspects of the organization.
Email Discussion List for SCA Youth Officers
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-07-09 13:17
The SCA's Children's Officer Coordinator has created a new discussion list on YahooGroups for those
holding youth-related offices in the SCA.
Tomb Inscription May Commemorate Burial Place of Father of John the Baptist
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-07-09 13:17
"This is the tomb of Zachariah, martyr, very pious priest, father of John," says the Greek inscription on a funerary monument at the foot of the Mount of Olives. The inscription likely dates to several centuries after Zachariah's death, and was probably put there by Byzantine Christians.
July 8thRoman Fort to Become Tourist Attraction
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-09 03:28
Edinburgh News: A Roman fort, the British headquarters of Emperor Septimius Severus, will draw
thousands of tourists to the Edinburgh area.
SCAdian On Stage in Production of Camelot
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-08 20:57
Lord Duncan of Skeene, Huscarl of Calontir, invites his fellow SCA members to
attend the Topeka Civic Theatre's production of Camelot July 11-August 9, 2003
and play "How Many SCA Artifacts Can You Find in the Show?"
Russian Ethnologist Discusses the Role of the Spindle in Folklore
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-08 20:56
Svetlana Zhulnickova, who works for the Russian open air museum Karelia, has
spent many years researching traditional Russian practices and how they affect
folklore. In 1999, she gave a lecture on the use of the spindle in world
folklore.
East Kingdom Has New Subject
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-08 20:55
Their Majesties of the East Kingdom have a new subject today: an 8 lbs, 14 oz
baby boy.
July 7thFarmers Spread Celtic Language into Britain 6,000 Years Ago
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2003-07-08 02:18
A Reuters article reports that geneticist Peter Forster of the University of Cambridge has produced a study indicating that farmers carried the Celtic language through the British Isles, Ireland, and France over 6,000 ago.
"Finding Our Past" Tour to Salute Amateur Archaeologists
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-08 02:17
The Journal: The Mildenhall Treasure will return to East Anglia as part of a touring
exhibition highlighting treasures found by British amateur archaeologists.
Baghdad Museum Will Reopen
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-08 02:16
Washington Post: The controversial Iraqi National Museum will re-open its doors Thursday July
10, 2003 with a glittering exhibit of the Treasures of Nimrud.
Church Rebuilding Project Delayed for Excavation of Hanakuma Castle
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-08 02:14
Daily Yomiuri: Kobe Eiko Church, damaged in an earthquake in 1995, will have to wait a little
longer for repairs as researchers excavate archaeological sites from three
separate periods, including the ruins of Hanakuma Castle.
July 6thNon-Medical Volunteers Needed for Chirurgeons' Point and Battles at Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-07-07 02:41
Volunteers with no medical or first aid training will be in great demand at the upcoming Pennsic
War's Chirurgeons' Point and at the battles.
Treasure Hunt Online!
Submitted by Catriona on Mon, 2003-07-07 02:41
Find selected artifacts from the collections of the national libraries of Europe by using the
virtual exhibition called "Treasures from Europe's National Libraries".
Reconstructed Ringlemere Cup to be Displayed at British Museum
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-07-07 02:40
A bronze cup, dating from the time of the construction of Stonehenge, has been
acquired by the British Museum and will soon be on display.
Gillian Polack to Teach Online Course on Medieval Food
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-07-06 15:41
Suite 101 will offer an online course on medieval food to be taught by SCA
member Gillian Pollack.
Rose Royal Tournament Draws Sunshine and Swordplay in AEthelmearc
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-07-06 15:00
Duchess Dorinda shares a wonderful, detailed report on the Rose Royal
Invitational Tourney, which took place June 28, 2003 in the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc.
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