Come once again to the beautiful coastlands and the epic war between the mighty Kingdoms of An Tir and the West. There will be battles, both heavy and rapier, & target archery. There will be Arts and Sciences, and there will be fine merchants.

To celebrate our fair Kingdom's birthday this year Ildhafn is holding may day celebrations.

The Barony of Stromgard invites you to the 8th Annual Grand Thing.  This is a period event focusing on Nordic and Irish traditions of the Viking era with fighting, contests, games, time to learn new things and a Grand Feast. come and spend teh week end with friends and help us have a great event.

The Barony of Marinus is honored to host the Coronation of Amos and Ysabella. Come all and help make their day one to remember.  The Beautiful shores of Marinus await your company.

The coronation of their Royal Highnesses Morgan and Lusche will take place in Trewent on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Join us in the Barony of Jararvellir for the Crown Tournament of their Royal Majesties Morgan Olander and Lusche della Cassiago as well as celebrating the barony's 40th anniversary!

If you have decided to not attend Blackstone Raids this year and are looking for something to do this weekend, we have just the thing for you, The Feast of Bacchus.

Their Highnesses, The Hammer-Handed Bjarnheðinn, and Dýrfinna both Fleet and Beautiful, invite all to bear witness at Their Coronet Tournament, to determine Their heirs.

The dark days of ice and snow have finally given way to spring's welcomed warmth and joys! The Canton of Kappellenburg invites you to a long day of revelry to celebrate the thaw. On the shores of the Black Sea, Mother Russia presents to you her renowned hospitality:

With Spring and the beginning of the tourney season comes time to gather in the Tavern at Bar Gemels, April 26-28, 2013.

Eldern Baronial is March 29 - 31. We will be choosing our Baronial Champions in Chivarlic, Rapier and Archery. Fighters: At Her
Excellency discretion, there will be one round in the championship that you will have a rabbit as your off hand weapon.

Once again Fruits of Our Labours will be held at Camp Impessa in Ayr May 17 – 20, 2013. Site opens Friday, May 17 at 4 pm.  Site closes Monday at Noon.

Their Excellencies, Cassius and Kajira, invite one and all to welcome Their Royal Majesties, Jean Paul & Gilyan, and Their Royal Highnesses, Lochlan & Gwen, to our great event.

37th Annual Medieval Fair springs to life April 5th - 7th at Reaves Park in Norman, OK. Step back in time for a day of revels at the Medieval Fair.  Enjoy mirth and merriment with kings, queens, knights and fools as the kingdom comes alive.

The Shire of Cromson River presents Border Raids 38, May 17-19, 2013

More  Yummier, A Collegium concentrating on Russia, April 20, 2013, Shire of Windkeep, Cheyenne, Wyoming

We call forth the brave Warriors of An Tir to assemble and train together for the wars of summer!

In gratitude for the loan of the Lewis Chessmen for the Manx National Heritage's Forgotten Kingdom exhibition, MNH director Edmond Southworth presented the British Museum's Naomi Speakman with a set of stamps featuring the medieval chess set. The stamps were issued to the public on January 11, 2013. (photos)

Aiden Norris, son of Brynjolf Brandrsmitr aka Bruce, of the Barony of the Lonely Tower, has recently been accepted into the ranks of the Junior Team USA for the martial art of Kendo. His family seeks sponsors and donations to help meet mandatory travel expenses for the competitions.

Master Phillip the Pilgrim reports that he has created an album of photos from Val Day 2013, which took place recently in the Middle Kingdom. The photos are available to view on Flickr.

Master Andreas de Caunteton reports that at Ymir XXXVIII on February 16, 2013, Their Majesties Vladimir and Kalisa of the Kingdom of Atlantia offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Lady Maedhbh the Handy.

A small wooden replica of a Viking longboat was unearthed in Dublin.

The earliest documents relating to the city of St. Augustine, Florida (USA) are being digitized for preservation. The documents cover the time period from 1594 to 1763 CE.

Lady Sara from the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann reports that she has created an album of photos from Gulf Wars XXII. The photos are available to view on Flickr.

A new Yahoo group has been created as a means to discuss books of interest to the SCA. Those interested may join the Meridien Book Club online.

Archaeologists have unearthed a 15th century Chinese coin on the Kenyan island of Manda. This find predates European exploration of Asia, indicating the Chinese may have traded directly with Africa.

A greenish-brown wool tunic was uncovered when a glacier in south Norway began retreating.

The Trinity College Library in Dublib, Ireland has announced that the Book of Kells is now available to view, thanks to the library's Digital Resources and Imaging Services. An iPad app of the book is also available.

The Board of Directors would like to address concerns that have been raised regarding the sanctions process and related documents.

At Their Court held at the February 16, 2013 College of Three Ravens, Their Majesties Khalek and Branwyn of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican to Mistress Mathilde des Pyrenees.