ArchiveJuly 3rd, 2003New Drachenwald Ten Year Celebration Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-03 22:41
More photos from Drachenwald's Ten Year Celebration are now online.
Burglary by Ruse and Escalade
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-03 22:39
The Age: In a scene straight out of a Harry Potter book, a thief has been charged with
"burglary by ruse and escalade" by a French court for the theft of priceless
medieval volumes stolen from fortress monastery library.
SCA Nation -- Members Step Back to Medieval Times
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-07-03 17:43
South Bend Tribune: The annual Swine and Roses event in South Bend, Indiana (USA) was visited by a reporter and
photographer from the local newspaper, who did a full-page story on the event.
Stefan li Rous Announces Additions to the Florilegium
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-03 17:09
THL Stefan li Rous has announced additions to Stefan's Florilegium for July.
Restoration of Rosslyn Chapel to Reveal Secrets?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-07-03 17:08
Scottish Life: A restoration of the sealed vaults of Rosslyn Chapel could reveal long-buried
secrets.
July 2ndDid an Asteroid Cause Constantine's Conversion?
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-02 19:08
Scientists are speculating that an impact crater in the Italian Sirente
Mountains may have prompted Constantine's conversion to Christianity.
Metropolitan Museum of Art Opens Exhibit on Hendrick Goltzius
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-07-02 13:57
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens an exhibit on the work of virtuoso Netherlandish mannerist artist Hendrick Goltzius today in the Robert Lehman Wing.
Pennsic Bards' Books to Track Bardic Activities
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-02 13:57
Want to participate in bardic activities at Pennsic? Check the Bards' Books to
see what's happening.
AEthelmearc Subjects Needed to Man Reception Table
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-02 13:55
Baroness Mairi ni Raghaillaigh is seeking volunteers to man the AEthelmearc
Royal Encampment reception table.
July 1st"Big Dig" Sparks Controversy
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-07-02 03:13
Guardian Unlimited: Channel Four's plans for a "Big Dig," where non-professionals around England
were encouraged to try archaeology for themselves, has sent British experts
into fits of apoplexy.
Down But Not Out
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-07-01 21:57
The web site for the Pennsic Independent, the populace newsletter for Pennsic War, is temporarily down due to a major
technical problem. The publisher says the site will be back online very soon.
Three Dead, Three Wounded in Sword Attack
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-07-01 15:26
In Irvine, California (USA), a man who was under treatment for schizophrenia entered a grocery store and attacked six
people with a sword, killing two of them before police fatally shot him.
King, Knight, or Candlestick Maker?
Submitted by Catriona on Tue, 2003-07-01 15:25
Match your personality to the Medieval occupation best suited to you by taking the
Kingdomality Personal Preference Profile.
DNA Shows Celtic Influence Stronger in Many Parts of Britain Than Anglo-Saxon
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-01 12:50
Nature: A new study of Y chromosomes in British men shows that the Celtic influence is
stronger than originally thought.
Iceman's Shoes Beat Modern Hiking Boots
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-07-01 12:48
Shoe expert Petr Hlavacek claims footgear discovered on a Copper Age hunter is
more efficient than modern hiking boots.
June 30thIowa College Auctions Medieval Book Collection on eBay
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-06-30 16:04
Middlebridge: Northwestern College, in Orange City, Iowa (USA) is auctioning off a large medieval book collection formerly owned by
Emerson Brown.
Philanthropist Lends Rare Copy of Shakespeare's First Folio to Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003-06-30 16:03
Seattle Times: Philanthropist and businessman Paul Allen has loaned a 1623 copy of Shakespeare's First Folio to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
Italian Scholar Claims Excalibur for Italy
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-06-30 16:03
Mario Moiraghi, an Italian scholar, now claims that the legend of Arthur's
sword
Excalibur originated in Italy rather than Celtic Britain.
12th Century Amulet Found in Moscow
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003-06-30 14:32
Pravda: An unusual silver amulet was found at a construction site in the Moscow region.
Sixth Grader Finds Viking Ring
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-06-30 14:31
On a class trip to Borre National Park, a Norwegian sixth grader found a 1,000
year old Viking ring.
June 29thPennDOT Threatens License Suspension for Those Caught Speeding in Workzones
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-29 13:30
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has issued new laws regarding
safe driving practices in Work Zones in their state. These laws may affect
those traveling to the Pennsic War.
Adrian Empire Re-Creates Western European Culture
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-29 09:30
The Adrian Empire strives to recreate the "rich history, culture, and
tradition(s)" of Western European culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
It Pays to Accessorize: Medieval Hats, Belts and Shoes
Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2003-06-29 05:00
What sets us apart from the animals is our ability to accessorize. This week, Dame Aoife has researched an extensive list of links relating to medieval accessories.
June 28thFunding to Rescue 15th Century Tower in Scotland
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-06-28 14:00
Dryhope Tower, near Selkirk, will benefit from funding for conservation and restoration.
Roman Villa Discovered Under Nottingham Sugar Beet Field
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-28 08:00
Evening Post: Plans to expand the A46 in Nottinghamshire are on hold after the discovery of
the remains of a Roman villa.
New Book to Feature 16th Century Weaving Patterns
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2003-06-28 06:30
Nancy Spies, known in the SCA as Mistress Ingvild Josefsdatter, has published a new book, "Anna Neuper's Modelbuch:
Early Sixteenth-Century Patterns for Gold Bands."
June 27thWolgemut to Return to Pennsic War
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-28 03:30
The popular musical trio Wolgemut will again be attending this year's Pennsic
War.
More Photos and Video from Drachenwald's 10 Year Online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-27 21:32
Thomas Flamanc of Kelsale has added his photos of the recent Drachenwald 10
Year Celebration to the web, and Lord Robert of Ravenshield has added a video
of the Pas melee.
Robin Hood a Fake?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-27 21:28
Professor Stephen Knight, a British academic, believes that Robin Hood never
existed.
Experts Argue Over Restoration of "David"
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-27 21:27
History News Network: Plans to restore Michaelangelo's statue of David have come to a halt as experts
argue over techniques.
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