Lochac Festival to Feature Banner and Flag Contest

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-03-25 22:27
A "Best Looking Banners and Flags Campsite Competition" will take place at the Rowany Festival in Lochac with the goal of improving the medieval look of the festival.

Sutton Hoo Visitor Center to Present Far Fetched Treasures

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-03-25 18:00
EDP24: The Sutton Hoo Visitor Center, opened last March, will present "Far Fetched Treasures" though May 31, 2003.

Online Quiz Tests Knowledge of Medieval Women

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-03-25 15:25
about.com: Throughout history, women have helped to shape the worlds of politics, literature, medicine, and even military conquest. Take this quiz to see how much you know about some of history's most influential ladies.

Lego Blacksmithing Leads the List of Smithy Weblinks

Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2003-03-25 02:47
Aiofe's links list this week covers blacksmithing and metalworking, including one for a Lego blacksmith shop.

History of Science Society Calls for Papers on New Plants

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-03-22 13:56
The Botany Section of the History of Science Society has called for papers to be submitted for the Society's Annual Meeting to be held in Cambridge, MA November 20-23, 2003. The topic is: "New Plants and Botany Before Linnaeus."

Vikings Invade Minnesota

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-03-21 16:17
Now through May 18, 2003, the Science Museum of Minnesota in Minneapolis will be hosting the Smithsonian exhibit "Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga."

Proposed Lochac Guild of Defence Ordinances Available for Perusal

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-03-21 04:39
Richard Cullinan, Guildmaster of the Lochac Guild of Defence, has announced that the Proposed Charter and Ordinances for the Guild are available online.

Newcastle Tube Riders Given Latin Lessons

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-03-21 04:38
Metro station signs in Newcastle, England are being translated into Latin in a bid to boost tourism.

Web Site Offers Detailed Persona Research Articles

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-03-21 00:31
A new web site, "Down to the Day", offers help to those who wish to research their Middle Ages persona in great detail.

HavenHolde Alliance Incorporates, In Quest for Permanent SCA Land

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2003-03-20 21:22
The HavenHolde Alliance, a group proposing to create a nonprofit, permanent site for an SCA-friendly village, is now officially incorporated as the HavenHolde Alliance in the state of West Virginia.

Saxon Settlement Found Under Chocolate Factory

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-03-20 20:59
A medieval best buckle, discovered when workers tore down an old Nestle factory in Norwich, England, has led scientists to unearth the remains of a Saxon settlement.

Iron Age Burial Discovery May be Scotland's Richest Site

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-03-20 20:57
The Herald: The discovery of an Iron Age warrior complete with sword and adornments may herald the richest archaeological site in Scotland.

Instructors Needed for Northern Shores War Camp

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-03-20 20:56
Arglwydd Gruffyd the Innocent, Northern Shores Deputy Chancellor, has sent out a plea for instructors for the upcoming University at Northern Shores War Camp.

Southern California Author Creates Modern Code of Chivalry

Submitted by Sir_Guillaume on Thu, 2003-03-20 20:05
Using the Code of Chivalry to address ethical issues and personal dilemmas in business, education, relationships, parenting and sports, author and speaker Scott Farrell brings the Seven Knightly Virtues to the modern world.

An Tir Kingdom A&S Photos Online

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-03-18 18:40
Photographs from the An Tir Kingdom A&S Competition held in Montengarde are now available online.

Brightest Supernova in Recorded History is Period for SCA

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2003-03-18 15:45
NASA: Did your persona see it? May 1, 1006 CE, a new star appeared in the sky. Recorded by astronomers and astrologers in many countries, the star is now known to be a supernova.

Rowany Festival Challenge Answered

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-03-18 14:01
Their Majesties of Lochac have commanded Their subjects to raise a Companie of fighters for the upcoming Rowany Festival (April 18-21, 2003). Luan O'Cliaranach an Fael, Captain Company of the Wolf Rampant, has taken up the challenge and plans to run a Pas D'Armes for light fighters.

Feasting from A to Z

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-03-18 13:59
Mistress Aoibheil of Dun Holen will be presenting a hands-on class on planning and executing a feast at the AEthelmearc Academy June 21, 2003 in Steltonwald, Barony Debatable Lands. The class will be entitled "SCA Feast - From Beginning to End."

Details Available on East-Atlantia Kingdom Crusades

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2003-03-17 22:23
The annual Kingdom Crusades between the kingdoms of the East and Atlantia is scheduled for October 10-12, 2003. Details are now available on the event website.

Gulf Wars Photos Online

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-03-17 20:58
Ce'tach Fitzgibbon shares his pictures of the recent Gulf Wars.

Meeting the Magyars

Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2003-03-17 20:58
Aiofe's weekly annotated list takes us to Hungary for a look at that country's medieval past.

Pennsylvania Traffic Law Changes Cause Concern for Pennsic Travel

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-03-15 18:40
New Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicle laws have sparked discussion on several kingdom lists.

British Archaeologist Defends the Middle Ages

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-03-15 18:39
British Archaeology: In an article written for British Archaeology, Peter Ellis bemoans the trivialization of the Middle Ages and defends some of its lesser-known concepts.

Byzantine Treasure Discovered in Alexandria

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-03-14 16:31
Egypt Online: Hungarian mission workers in western Alexandria have discovered gold pieces and jewelry dating from the 4th century CE.

Royal Brewer to be Named at Lilies War

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-03-14 16:30
A brewing competition at this year's Lilies War will produce a "Royal Brewer."

Eulogy for Baron Domingo and Baroness Ysabet

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2003-03-13 20:32
Here is the eulogy read by Lord Fergus at the "funeral" of Baron Domingo and Baroness Ysabet.

Second Sylvan Crusade in AEthelmearc

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-03-13 20:14
The Shire of Sunderoak will host the Second Sylvan Crusade May 30 - June 1, 2003 at Camp Bucoco near Slippery Rock, PA.

14th Century English Garden Challenges Historic Views of Landscaping

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-03-13 20:12
National Geographic: The remains of a 700-year-old garden in Shropshire, England may challenge opinions of what constituted a medieval garden, according to a recent article from National Geographic News.

Re-enactors Bring the Middle Ages Alive in Australia

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-03-12 23:54
N.E.M.A.S., the New England Medieval Arts Society, has been bringing the Middle Ages to life in Australia and New Zealand for a number of years including at the group's Armidale Easter Gathering, which features 400 re-enactors.

Elizabeth I Comes to the Folger

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-03-12 23:53
An exhibit featuring the "nation's largest collection of items by and about Elizabeth I" is being presented by the Folger Gallery in Washington, D.C.