South Asian Arms & Armor on Display at the Higgins

Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2003-10-30 06:03
"The Passage to India: The Arms and Armor of South Asia" will be on display at The Higgins Armory Museum, in Worcester, Massachusetts, from October 23, 2003, to June 20, 2004.

Exhibit at the Getty Features Recent Stained Glass Acquisitions

Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2003-10-29 15:27
"Images in Light: Newly Acquired Stained Glass" will be on display until next April at the J.Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California.

University of California Offers Free Books Online

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-10-29 14:59
UCPress has a selection of books available free online, including some of interest to medieval and renaissance scholars.

Sir Kelson Victorious in East Kingdom Crown Tournament

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-10-28 23:59
Sir Gaufred Kelson of Heidelberg was the winner Saturday October 25, 2004 in the East Kingdom's Fall Crown Tourney, held in the Barony of Bergental, New Salem, MA.

Robin Hood's Remains Dug Up in 18th Century?

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-10-28 13:55
Author Richard Rutherford-Moore claims that the remains of the famous outlaw, Robin Hood, were dug up in the mid-18th century.

Bannockburn Evidence Discovered

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-10-28 01:52
scotsman.com: Archaeologists have discovered the first physical evidence from Scotland's Battle of Bannockburn.

Saxon Fishermen Left Traps in Bridgwater Bay

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-10-27 22:44
Bridgewater Times: Fish traps, dating from the 10th century C.E., have been discovered in England's Bridgwater Bay.

Photos from Middle Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-10-27 15:46
SCAtoday.net's Publisher, Iustinos Tekton called Justin, has released a web album with photographs from the October 25 Middle Kingdom Crown Tournament.

Corrections to October Board Meeting Report

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-10-27 15:24
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, has issued a brief letter correcting some typographical errors in last week's President's Report on the Board of Directors meeting in October.

Midrealm Has New Crown Prince and Princess!

Submitted by Saradwen on Mon, 2003-10-27 13:30
The victor of the Midrealm Fall Crown Tournament, held in the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr, was Sir Felix the Just of Ramsay, fighting for the honour of his lady, Lady Madeleina de LeMans.

Board Seeks Comments on Proposed Governing Documents Change

Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2003-10-26 13:00
The SCA Board of Directors seeks comments on a proposal to change the policy for sanction of royalty whose membership lapses during Their reign.

AEthelmearc Crown Tourney Video Online

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-10-26 13:00
Eoghan Rurikson has announced that video of Aethelmearc's recent Crown Tourney is now available online.

5th Century Synagogue Discovered in Albania

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-10-26 13:00
Baptist Standard: A team of Israeli and Albanian archaeologists have discoverd an ancient synagogue in Saranda dating from the 5th or 6th centuries C.E.

Medieval Children's Literature Book Published

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-10-25 08:00
A new anthology of pre-16th century children's literature has been published by Routledge.

Your Teenager and the SCA

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-10-25 08:00
A website answers questions for parents concerned about their teens joining the SCA.

Mayan Mystery Solved?

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-10-25 08:00
National Geographic: Archaeologists excavating a lost Mayan city in Guatemala may have discovered an explanation for the fall of the empire.

Berenger of Lochac to be Knighted

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-10-24 08:00
Berenger of the Kingdom of Lochac has been invited to join the Order of the Chivalry.

Board of Directors Seeking Applicants for Admin Assistant

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-10-24 08:00
The SCA Board of Directors is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant, a part-time paid position.

Lasers Used to Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Stonehenge

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-10-24 08:00
3-D lasers are being used to reveal carvings on the stones at Stonehenge.

Comments Sought for Governing Documents Change Proposal

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-10-23 22:00
The Board of Directors seeks comments from the populace on a proposed change in policy related to territorial Barons and Baronesses simultaneously holding other warranted SCA offices.

Board President Reports on Fourth Quarter Meeting

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-10-23 21:35
Meg Baron, President of the SCA, has published the President's Report from the most recent meeting of the Board of Directors.

Atenveldt Mourns Mistress Petroushka of Bohemia, Premier Pelican

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-10-23 18:04
The first Pelican elevated in the Kingdom of Atenveldt, Mistress Petroushka of Bohemia, lost her battle with cancer on October 13, 2003.

New Society Webmaster Named

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-10-23 13:32
Lord Ronan Lynceus has been named as the new SCA Society Webmaster.

Midrealm Announces Crown Tourney Combatants

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-10-22 22:16
Their Royal Majesties Alasdair and Guenievre of the Middle Kingdom have announced the list of entrants for Their Crown Tourney to be held October 25, 2003 in Caer Anterth Mawr (Waukesha, WI).

Fall Feast of Simplefare Garners News Coverage

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-10-22 18:02
Norwich Bulletin: The Fall Feast of Simplefare hosted by the Canton of Fennbrycg in Norwich, CT held October 18, 2003, attracted participants from all over the East Kingdom and "Norwich Bulletin" reporter Brian Lyman who covered the event for the paper.

"King Arthur" Returns to Celtic Roots

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-10-22 18:02
Empire Movies: "King Arthur," a new film from Touchstone Pictures, will take the legend back to its Roman/Celtic roots.

Drachenwald Welcomes New Royalty

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-10-22 14:04
The Kingdom of Drachenwald held its Crown Tournament on Saturday, October 18, 2003 with Duke Elffin of Mona fighting for Countess Signy Halfdanasdottiras the victor.

Wolgemut Announces Creation of Website

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-10-21 20:17
Fans of the musical group Wolgemut will be glad to know that the band now has its own web site.

Known World Teachers & Artisans Directory

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-10-21 20:15
A directory of Known World A&S teachers has been created for use by the SCA populace.

Debatable Lands Welcomes Alonzio and Tatyana as Baron and Baroness

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2003-10-21 02:55
King Henri of AEthelmearc has invested Alonzio of the Peacemakers and Tatyana Kushina as fifth Baron and Baroness of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.