ArchiveJune 22nd, 2003Library of Congress Buys Oldest "America" Map
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-22 10:00
National Geographic: The first map known to bear the name "America" has been purchased by the
Library of Congress for ten million dollars.
June 21stAtenveldt Offers Kingdom-Level A&S Competition
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2003-06-22 00:00
Atenveldt's annual Arts and Sciences Competition event will be held August 2 in Prescott, Arizona (USA).
Axes, Swords and Knives
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-22 00:00
The History Channel will present "Axes, Swords and Knives" as part of its
"Modern Marvels" series.
Experts Rule "Jesus Box" a Fake
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-21 14:00
National Geographic News: The Israel Antiquities Authority has declared the controversial "Jesus Box" a
fake. The first century ossuary, which bears the name of Jesus, was discovered
last year.
Medieval Library to Remain Off Limits to Public
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-21 12:00
News Telegraph: Priceless manuscripts, including an eye-witness account of the Battle of
Hastings, will remain under lock and key at Cambridge University.
June 20thLorcan and Scheherazade to Become Baron and Baroness of Bhakail
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-20 14:01
Sabine reports on the East Kingdom list that Lorcan and Scheherazade will be
the new Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Bhakail (Philadelphia, PA).
College of Staten Island Now Hosting ORB Web Site
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-06-20 14:01
The Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies, an academic web site which carries peer-reviewed essays and
articles as well as other research sources, has acquired a new URL and a new institutional sponsor.
Ede's Directory of Households
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-20 13:19
Looking for contact information for an SCA household? Try Ede's Directory of
Households.
June 19thAdrielle Kerrec to be Elevated at Pennsic War
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-20 01:35
Adrielle Kerrec of the Kingdom of Ealdormere has been placed on vigil before
elevation to the Order of the Pelican.
President of the BoD Clarifies Waiver Policy
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-06-19 17:33
Meg Baron, President of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc., has written a detailed letter to address many
commonly-asked questions and points of confusion about the SCA's waiver policy for events, demos, and other
activities.
Seeking Help for Baron Koppel
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-06-19 16:39
THL Sanchia the Sly has written an appeal for legal and financial help for a SCAdian whom she says is experiencing a
crisis in the modern world.
June 18thYorkshire Remains May be Child Sacrifice
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-06-18 21:03
Yorkshire Post: A child's remains discovered in an ancient burial site in the Yorkshire Dales
may have been a human sacrifice.
Sacred Vase of Warka Returned to National Museum
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-06-18 21:02
The Sacred Vase of Warka, one of Iraq's greatest treasures, has been returned
to the National Museum.
Celtic Cadence Web Site Offers Lyrics, MP3s for SCA Bards
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-06-18 16:08
Celtic Cadence is a two-person bardic troupe with original and traditional music. Lyrics and downloadable MP3 tracks
are available as a resource for bards in the SCA.
SCA Teen Scene
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-06-18 16:08
A new website is now online for teens and young adults (ages 13-25) in the SCA.
"Forme of Cury" Project Completed
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-06-18 16:08
The "Forme of Cury," a medieval cookbook written in 1390 by cooks of the court
of Richard II, is now available to be downloaded through Project Gutenberg.
June 17thUpdate: Calling All Bards, Minstrels, Storytellers & Musicians
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2003-06-17 20:43
Tir Ysgithrian Household in Tucson, Arizona (USA), is producing a multipart television series highlighting the bardic
tradition in the SCA.
Photos of Tir Righ Principality Investiture Online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-06-17 17:34
Lady Yolanda de Guelph has posted photos of Tir Righ's recent
Principality
Investiture.
Assistance Needed for Pennsic Children's Fete
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-06-17 17:33
Duchess Arielle the Golden is seeking volunteers to help with the Kingdom of
Atlantia's annual Known World Children's Fete at the Pennsic War.
June 16thBelegarth Medieval Combat Society Helps "Troubled" Teens
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-06-16 18:04
Brigham Young University Newsnet: Belegarth, a Medieval Combat Society based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world,
gives teens a safe, fun place to use their imaginations and take out a few
aggressions.
Lochac's Roweny Festival to Feature Laurel Prize Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-06-16 18:04
Mistress Acacia de Navarre, Laurel Principal of the Kingdom of Lochac, has
announced that prize money will be offered in six categories at a Laurel Prize
Tourney at next year's Roweny Festival.
June 14thAutocrat Updates FAQ for Drachenwald's Ten Year Celebration
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-15 00:00
In response to many questions relating to Drachenwald's Ten
Year Celebration to be held June 19-22, 2003 at the Burgau castle near D
Period Bikinis?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-15 00:00
3rd century Roman frescos show women wearing bikinis.
Captain Conrad Schwartzwolf to be Knighted
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-06-15 00:00
At the recent Northern Oaken War Maneuvers in the Midrealm, Captain Conrad
Schwartzwolf was placed on vigil for knighthood.
June 13thInstructors Needed for An Tir/West War
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-14 00:00
Lady Rhiannon has put out the call for instructors for the An Tir/West War to
be held July 3-6, 2003 in the Principality of the Summits.
Lochac Bards to be Sold to Highest Bidder
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-14 00:00
Canterbury Faire, which will be held February 4-9, 2004 in Southern Gaard, NZ,
will feature a Bardic Auction where bardic talents will be sold to the highest
bidder.
Who's Buried in Columbus' Tomb?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-06-14 00:00
DNA testing is being used to try to determine whether a tomb in Seville, Spain
contains the actual remains of Christopher Columbus.
A&S and Service to Have Warpoints at An Tir/West War
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-06-13 15:10
Arts and Sciences and Service will have their own Warpoints at the upcoming An
Tir/West War to be held July 3-6, 2003 in the Principality of the Summits.
Touring Medieval Italy on the Web
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2003-06-13 15:10
This week, Dame Aoife takes readers on a tour of Medieval Italy online with
annotated links.
June 12thRaoukinn Eyverska Placed on Vigil in An Tir
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-06-12 23:06
The Honorable Lady Raoukinn Eyverska has been placed on vigil and will be
knighted
at An Tir's July Coronation, the first woman in fifteen years to receive
knighthood in that Kingdom.
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