Baron Ulsted & Baroness Cateau New Prince & Princess of Ansteorra

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2003-05-07 18:02
At the May 3 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Ansteorra, Baron Ulsted, fighting for Baroness Cateau, was victorious.

Tomb of Gilgamesh Found in Iraq?

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 16:38
A German archaeological expedition believes it has found the tomb of King Gilgamesh, the subject of humanity's oldest book.

Weekend Tourneys Produce Heirs in Ansteorra, East, Meridies, Atlantia and Northshield

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 16:37
Calontir List: A number of Crown Tournaments and Coronets took place May 3, 2003. Here are partial reports of the results.

Asbjorn Pedersen and Marienna Jensdatter Named Baron and Baroness of Ildhafn

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 13:48
Their Majesties of Caid have named Asbjorn Pedersen and Marienna Jensdatter the first Baron and Baroness of the new Barony of Ildhafn.

Stefan Offers New Entries to the Florilegium for May 2003

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-05-06 13:48
The Honoraable Lord Stefan li Rous has added new content to his Florilegium.

Balfar Victorious in East Kingdom Crown Tournament

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-05-05 16:22
Balfar and Luna are the East Kingdom's new Prince and Princess after last weekend's Crown Tournament.

Canterbury Fair Attracts SCAdians in New Zealand

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-05-05 14:11
Canterbury Fair, New Zealand's largest SCA camping event, attracts 100-150 participants each February. Enjoy browsing their online photo album.

Known World University Online Seeks Instructors

Submitted by valeriestw on Mon, 2003-05-05 14:10
Instructors in all subjects and at all levels are needed for the newly launched Known World University Online.

Known World WebChess Needs Players

Submitted by valeriestw on Mon, 2003-05-05 14:09
Who's the Chess Master of the Known World? Is it you?

Chicago Institute Helps in the Search for Looted Iraqi Antiquities

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-05-03 21:21
National Geographic: Scholars at the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute have set up a website to help stop smuggling of Iraq's looted treasures.

New Email Service Makes Reaching SCA Board Members a Snap

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-05-02 21:38
SCA President Meg Baron has announced a new way to contact Board representatives.

Sleeping 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.

Burial 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.

Costumers 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.

New 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."

Lace, 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.