SCA on a Budget

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-20 19:52
Finding yourself envious of those with fancy gowns and pavilions? Katherine Ashwoode offers tips on her website of how to look like a prosperous SCAdian on a budget.

Exposed Plastic Armor Banned in Atlantia

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-20 00:42
His Majesty, Cuan, King of Atlantia, has announced that as of September 1, 2003, all plastic armor must be covered.

An Tir to Host Kingdom Heraldic Symposium

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-02-19 21:33
A Kingdom Heraldic Symposium will be conducted in Stromgard (Vancoucer, WA) April 12-13, 2003 offering all manner of classes on heraldry and the scribal arts.

Board of Directors Updates Status of Lawsuit

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-02-19 18:40
The BoD has released an updated statement of the status of a pending lawsuit against the SCA by an individual in the State of Washington (USA).

Fisherman Nets Ancient Persian Helmets

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-02-19 16:28
Kathimerini: A fisherman working off the coast of Mt. Athos has caught two Persian helmets, possibly from a fleet that was sunk while fighting against the ancient Greeks.

Calontir Takes "Hay-Baling" Point at Estrella War

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-02-19 16:27
Rolf of Calontir reports that citizens of Calontir have won the "Hay-Baling" point at the Estrella War.

Company of the White Swan Proposes Pennsic Pas d'Arms

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-02-19 16:26
Daffyd Rosensoldat, a Companion of the Company of the White Swan in AEthelmearc, reports that the Company is seeking to hold a Pas d'Arms at Pennsic and invites combatants to join them.

SCA's Premiere King Traces Early Combat History

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2003-02-14 19:56
Feature: Duke Henrik of Havn, the very first King of the Society for Creative Anachronism, offers his unique perspective on the earliest days of the organization and the beginnings of SCA armoured combat.

Kingdom Motto Selected for Drachenwald

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-02-14 17:33
An unofficial poll in the Kingdom of Drachenwald has selected a new kingdom motto.

AEthelmearc's Master Huen Interviewed for Medieval Food Article

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-02-14 00:48
Scripps Howard: In an article on the Scripps Howard News Service, which owns the Food Network, reporter Lance Gay discusses medieval food with experts including Aethelmearc's Master Huen.

Estrella Weather Report: Tut Tut, Looks Like Rain!

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-13 20:40
Weather reports for the area around the site of the Estrella War predict heavy rain.

Ansteorra to Host Known World Dance and Music Symposium

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-13 20:40
The College of Threebridges in Ansteorra will host Known World Dance and Music IV on June 6-8, 2003.

Do You Like Kipling?

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-13 20:39
OK, the obvious answer is: "I don't know. I've never kipled." For those who are inspired by the poetry of Rudyard Kipling, a website devoted to his work is available.

Ragnar Karlson and Brise Sanguin to Hold Barony of the Middle Marches

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-13 20:39
On Saturday March 1, 2003, at Winter War Maneuvers III, Ragnar Karlson and Brise Sanguin will become Baron and Baroness of the Middle Marches.

Globe Theatre Announces 2003 Season

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-02-12 20:57
The 2003 Theatre Season for Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London will explore the theme of "Regime Change."

East Kingdom Archers Win 2002 IKAC

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-02-11 19:52
East Kingdom was victorious in the 2002 Open Inter Kingdom Archery Competition (IKAC).

Drachenwald Welcomes New Shire in Ireland

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-02-11 19:51
Glen Rathlin, a new shire, has been created in Northern Ireland.

Stonehenge Built by Swiss?

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2003-02-11 16:58
Researchers at Stonehenge studying the enamel of the tooth of an archer may have found a Swiss connection.

Aoife Offers a Librarian's Tips for Internet Searching

Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2003-02-10 22:20
Having trouble finding information on the Internet? Retired librarian and teacher Aoife offers helpful tips on how to find what you REALLY want.

Historical SCAdians to Grace Caid's "Old-Timers Tourney"

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-02-10 19:58
Jared Blaydeaux, Seneschal, Barony of Altavia in Caid, has announced that the barony will host an "Old-Timers Tourney" featuring some of the illustrious folk of SCA history.

De Re Militari: The Society for Medieval Military History

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-02-10 15:29
The Society for Medieval Military History has collected a wealth of material on one website.

Viking Research Links Available

Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2003-02-09 01:00
This week, Aoife shares her annotated list of Viking links.

Publication Focuses on Early Period Research

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-02-09 01:00
"Early Period," published online by Fuiltigherne ni Ruadh O'Finn, is a quarterly magazine dealing with pre-1066 CE topics. The latest issue has just been put online.

East Kingdom Event Receives Media Coverage

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-02-08 19:09
On Thursday, January 30, 2003, John Terra of the Nashua, New Hampshire "Telegraph," reported on the Barony of Stonemarche's event, "A Market Day in Birka."

AEthelmearc to Host Scroll Competition

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-02-08 18:10
Citizens of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc are encouraged to take part in a Scroll Competition, the purpose of which is to provide scroll blanks for Kingdom use.

Stefan's Florilegium for February

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-02-08 18:09
What's new on the Florilegium? Stefan li Rous shares his latest additions.

Renaissance Secrets Online

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-02-08 18:09
The Open University and the BBC have banded together to create a website that addresses four historical questions dealing with aspects of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance: Venice, Medicine, the conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and Gutenberg.

Rapier Symposium Montengarde

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-02-07 01:06
The Barony of Montengarde in Calgary, AB, will play host to a Rapier Symposium March 29, 2003.

Guild of St. Luke to Promote Painting in Lochac

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-02-07 01:05
Giles de Laval of Lochac has proposed the formation of a Painters' Guild to promote the study and practice of the medieval painter's art.

The Madness of Mary, Queen of Scots

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-02-06 22:03
Guardian Unlimited: Historians now believe that Mary, Queen of Scots may have been afflicted with the same disease responsible for the madness of King George III.