The History Museum at the Castle in Appleton, Wisconsin will play host to the touring exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion from September 22, 2012 through January 6, 2013. The museum will also present activities and events related to the exhibit.

Russian Archaeologists are excited by the discovery of an 8th century Byzantine shipwreck discovered under Taman Bay in the Bacl Sea. The merchant ship, called the "most valuable artifact in 12 years" still held only one amphora in what must have once been a large cargo.

Caelin on Andrede reports that he has created two new albums of photos from recent events in the Kingdom of Ansteorra: Laurel's Prize and Glaslyn Defender. The photos are available on Flickr.

The SCA joined forces with 4-H recently in New Jersey to celebrate the Middle Ages at the 3rd Annual Renaissance Faire at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Lillian Shupe of the Hunterdon County Democrat promoted the faire and shot photos which are available online.

The Başmelekler Church, built in 789 by Byzantine Emperor Constantine Porphyrogennetos, is believed to be the world's third oldest church. Now it has been purchased by the Istanbul patriarchate which hopes to "restore this historical structure to its past glory."

Kent State University, Stark Campus, will host the 27th International Conference on Medievalism October 18-20, 2012. There will be both the traditional on-land "Brick-n-Mortar" conference and an online "Cloud Conference" (for those who are unable to travel); the rate for the on-land conference includes access to the online conference.

Host Larry Berg of the program Faces & Places, produced by Armstrong Channel 10 in Butler, Pennsylvania, looks at the annual Pennsic War. During the 30-minute program, Berg interviews a number of participants about various aspects of the War.

A group of hardline Muslim Salafists, armed with bulldozers, recently attacked the shrine of 15th-Century scholar Abdel Salam al-Asmar in Zlitan, Libya. The Salafists believe that such shrines are idolatrous.

Elzbieta reports that an album of photos, created by Lord Edmund of Worcester is of the Coronation of Khalek and Branwyn of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, is now available to view on his Flickr website.

Baroness Helena reports that Ulfred Bloodfoot was the winner of the September 1, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of An Tir.

Dame Gwen the Potter reports that, at Their September Crown Tournament, Their Majesties Vik and Astrid of the Kingdom of An Tir offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Madrun Gwehyddes of Dragon's Laire.

Their Majesties Thomas and Ilora of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Lady Elsa Olavintytar.

THLord Stefan li Rous offers updates to Stefan's Florilegium for September 2012.

Lord Mungo Napier, Archer of the Mallard Lodge, has posted his diary, written for his lady, but shared for all, of Peace Week of the Pennsic War 41. The detailed diary is written for non-SCA members, and includes a few photos from the War.

Charismos reports that Sir Garrick von Koepke was the victor of the September 15, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Outlands. Sir Garrick was inspired in his endeavor by Countess Yasamin al-Hadiyya.

Maistir Brandubh O' Donnghaile, Silver Buccle Herald, reports that Their Majesties Andreas and Kallista, King and Queen of AEthelmearc, chose to place Their subject THLord Gareth Kincaid on vigil to contemplate elevation to the order of the Chivalry.

"There are some broken jars around the wreck, but we believe that most of the amphorae inside the ship are still sealed and food filled," Lt. Col. Francesco Schilardi about a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found recently off the coast of the Italian city of Genoa.

Lady Albreda Aylese of Mountain Freehold in the East Kingdom has created an album of photos from Pennsic 41, which took place recently at Cooper's Lake Campground in Slippery Rock, PA. The photos are available to view on Flickr.

Cristiana ingen Mec-Bead reports that Their Majesties Wulfgar and Devon, King and Queen of Northshield, in Their Court at the recent Pennsic War 41, chose to offer THL Murdoch Mcarthur admittance to the Order of the Chivalry.

Steven Baker, Chairman, SCA Ltd in Australia, reports that changes have been made regarding SCA membership and insurance policies in Australia.

Experts tasked with restoring damaged and faded works of art have a new tool in their toolbox: Thermal Quasi-Reflectography (TQR), a process which uses the mid-infrared part of the spectrum to reveal images invisible to the naked eye. (photos)

“This is the window through which feces are going to get out” reads the Hebrew inscription on what experts believe may be the oldest Jewish toilet ever found. The inscription was discovered on a stone lintel of a 13th century house near the city's medieval synagogue.

Camille reports that she has created an album of photos of the Rapier Champions at the Pennsic War 41. The photos are available to view on PicasaWeb.

An article on the Popular Woodworking Magazine website weighs into the discussion of the use of shavehorses, a combination vice and workbench used to prepare wood for a lathe, in the 16th century with an illustration from a period German source.

 Bo Vanderberg reports that he has posted an album of photos from the production of Beowulf, the Road Show, presented at Pennsic 41. The photos are available on his Flickr website.

Sleepy Unicorn reports that a large album of photos of the A&S display at the recent Pennsic War 41 is now available online. The photos have been posted on Sleepy Unicorn's PhotoBucket page.

Seder Nashim, a 16th century siddur for women, and written in the Ladino language, is being reissued in Hebrew by the Ben Zvi Institute. The book The book was written by Rabbi Meir Benbenishti.

Duchess Elina and Master Llewellyn, Event Stewards for the SCA 50 Year Celebration, offer some information on the event which will take place June 17-27 2016.

Archaeologists working on a dig beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England believe they have discovered a grave containing the remains of King Richard III who was killed in battle in 1485.

One of the most famous symbols of Rome is the Capitoline Wolf, a bronze statue depicting a mother wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. But now experts believe the statue was created during the Middle Ages, with parts as late as the 15th century.