ArchiveMay 2nd, 2003Sleeping Tight in the SCA
Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2003-05-02 21:37
Camping season is here! Do you have a comfortable place to sleep? Aoife shares sources for Medieval and Renaissance beds in this week's column.
President's Report on the April 2003 BoD Meeting
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-05-02 15:24
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, Incorporated, has released the official President's Report on the Board of Directors meeting held
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 26. Among the agenda items were several inter-Kingdom land transfers and policy changes.
Drop Box Sponsorship Needed for Harvest for Hunger
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-02 15:23
Elizabet Marshall, organizer of the Pennsic food drive, Harvest for Hunger, is
seeking volunteers to sponsor the drive's drop boxes.
"The Legacy of Genghis Khan" Exhibit in Los Angeles
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-02 15:22
An exhibit, "The Legacy of Genghis Khan: Courtly Art and Culture in Western
Asia 1256-1353," will be at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art April 13-July
27, 2003.
May 1stBurial Box of James, Brother of Jesus May Soon be Authenticated
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-01 18:30
National Geographic: A controversial ossuary discovered last fall bearing the inscription "James,
Son of Joseph, Brother of Jesus" is closer to being declared authentic,
researchers say.
Heralds Needed for An Tir's May Crown Tourney
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-01 17:34
Gentles of strong voice are needed to cry the town for An Tir's upcoming Crown
Tournament to be held May 16-18, 2003 in Wealdsmere (Spokane County, WA).
AEthelmearc Archery Championship to be Held at War Practice
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-05-01 17:34
The championship shoot to determine AEthelmearc's Archery Champion will be held
May 17, 2003 at AEthelmearc War Practice.
April 30thCostumers and Fencers to Meet in Denver
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-04-30 13:23
The Known World Costuming Symposium and the Known World Academy of the Rapier
will both meet on October 17-19, 2003 in the Barony of Caerthe, Kingdom of the
Outlands at the Renaissance Denver Hotel in Denver, Colorado.
Campaign to Save Stern of Newport Ship Fails
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-04-30 13:23
Those who have been following the fate of the Newport Ship will be sad to learn
that efforts to save the stern have failed.
April 29thNew Zealand Groups to Join Lochac
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-29 15:21
In a vote by the Board of Directors on April 26, it was decided that SCA groups
in New Zealand would become part of the Kingdom of Lochac.
Pennsic University Instructors May Register Online
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-29 15:21
Gentles wishing to teach classes at the upcoming Pennsic War may register
online, according to Mistress Chai'usun, Pennsic 32 A&S Coordinator.
Tir Righ Becomes An Tir Crown Principality
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-29 15:21
It was decided at last weekend's Board of Director's Meeting that Tir Righ in
the Kingdom of An Tir will become a Crown Principality.
Warrior Challenge Comes to PBS
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-29 15:21
Those who enjoyed the recent program on medieval jousting will want to take a
look at the new PBS series "Warrior Challenge," where four groups of British
and American people will learn "hands-on history."
April 27thLace, Celtic Knotwork, and Weights and Measures Resources All Online
Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2003-04-28 00:00
Aoife offers an eclectic blend this week with annotated resources for: "Lace, Celtic Knotwork, and Weights and Measures."
Kingdoms to Compete for Pennsic "Honor Point"
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-04-28 00:00
The Kingdom of AEthelmearc is sponsoring an unoffical "Honor Point" at the
Pennsic War to honor the kingdom with the most volunteers.
Photos from the Recent Production of "A Midsummer's Night Dream" Now Online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-04-28 00:00
Players from the Barony of Carolingia in the East Kingdom recently resented a
production of
Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." View the results online.
Athena's Thimble, Embroidery Guild to Offer Consultation Tent
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-04-28 00:00
Members of Athena's Thimble, the East Kingdom Embroidery Guild, will be
available for consultation at the East Kingdom Crown Tournament May 3, 2003 in
Dillsburg, PA.
Harry Potter Honored for Helping to Save British Tourist Industry
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-04-28 00:00
Guardian Unlimited: British Culture Minister Kim Howells recently honored the Harry Potter books
and movies for bringing British tourism back from the disastrous Foot and Mouth
Disease epidemic.
A Short Report from the Rowany Festival in Lochac
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-04-28 00:00
Wind and dust could not deter the stagwart subjects of the Kingdom of Lochac
from enjoying the annual Rowany Festival held mid-April 2003. This is a short
report from Lord Miles de Colwell.
April 25thSwordMaiden.com Launched
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2003-04-25 18:49
SwordMaiden.com is up and running. It is a web site designed to be a resource
for women fighters in the SCA. Come check it out.
April 24thBarter System Alive and Well in the SCA
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-04-24 23:00
SCA members who would like to barter for goods and services may want to
investigate the SCA Barter Listserve.
Cancer Linked to Viking Genes
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-04-24 22:00
Guardian Unlimited: Vikings immigrating to Scotland 1,000 years ago may have brought cancer genes
with them
Free web hosting for SCA-related groups
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2003-04-24 17:11
New website offers free "geocities" style hosting for SCA-related groups and individuals.
AEthelmearc Theater to Present Drumming Workshop
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-04-24 10:00
On Tuesday, April 29, 2003, the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, PA will
present an African drumming workshop with master drummer Maxwell Kofi Donkor.
April 23rd13th Century Paintings Discovered in English Church
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-04-23 15:50
telegraph.co.uk: Conservation work in a London church has uncovered 13th century wall paintings
depicting Mary Magdalene.
Size of Massive Avebury "Monster" Larger than Expected
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-04-23 15:50
Ground-penetrating radar has been used to determine the size of one of the
Avebury megaliths.
Byzantine Gold in Scandinavia the Topic of Research Paper
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-04-23 15:50
A research paper entitled "Post festum. Solid gold among the Swedes from the end of the Migration Period solidi import to the beginning of the Viking raids" was read at this year's Medieval Academy of America in Minneapolis, 12 April 2003.
April 22ndOnline Publications List Offers Wealth of Research Material on SCA-Related Topics
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-22 20:29
An annotated list of publications of interest to SCA members is available
online.
Medieval Chapel and Graveyard Discovered in Norwick
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-22 11:00
Shetland Times: Archaeologists are investigating what may well be the remains of a medieval
chapel and Norse graveyard unearthed during the extension of a modern cemetery.
Hadrian's Wall Walking Path
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-04-22 11:00
Guardian Unlimited: The 84-mile-long restored Hadrian's Wall is now the world's most expensive
walking path, costing
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