Knattleikr - Not Just for Vikings Anymore

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-30 15:16
Bored? Looking for an exciting new/old game? Try Knattleikr, a cross between rugby and hurley, a Viking sport that will be demoed at the 2003 Medieval Conference.

Note to Article Contributors

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2002-12-30 04:58
The Webmaster provides some reminders for those contributing articles on this site.

Armoring Links

Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2002-12-29 22:09
Here is a Christmas present for armorers: an extensive annotated list of armoring links and related websites posted by Lis on the AEthelmearc listserve.

History of the Crusades Online

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2002-12-29 16:14
An online version of the six-volume narrative history of the Crusades is now available online.

Points to Ponder: The Two Towers as a Badly-Run D&D Game

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2002-12-29 16:13
EN World: Find yourself switching into gaming mode during The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers? So have others....

Middle Kingdom Welcomes New Subject

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2002-12-29 16:12
Their Majesties Tarrach and Fina of the Middle Kingdom have a new subject, Veronica Irene Lilly.

Alina and Midair Contribute to the Midrealm Populace

Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2002-12-28 15:33
On December 20, Alina Foxwood gave birth to a firstborn son, Marcus Benjamin, in the Middle Kingdom.

Happy Holidays

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2002-12-25 01:00
From the staff of SCAtoday.net, warm wishes to all Ladies and Lords of these Current Middle Ages for a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday season.

A Thousand Years of Music

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2002-12-24 19:10
There will be a combination lecture and concert of Medieval and Renaissance Music Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at 7:00 pm at Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio, in Chisolm Auditorium, Franks Hall. The program is co-sponsored by the university and the local SCA shire, Gateway to the Emerald Moors.

Ancient Numbers: Count to Ten

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-24 01:00
Amaze your friends by counting to ten in Old Icelandic or any of dozens of ancient languages!

Roman Ships Pulled from Mud

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2002-12-23 01:00
news.com.au: Just a short distance from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, archaeologists are cautiously retrieving not one but several well-preserved ships built by the Romans.

Coppergate Viking Research Archives to be Available Online

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-12-21 11:00
The Environmental Archaeology Unit (EAU) and the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) have announced that the archives for some of the research done at the Coppergate Anglo-Scandinavian site in York, England will be available online.

Costume Society of America to Hold Underwear Symposium

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-12-21 01:00
On Saturday, April 5, 2003, the Costume Society of America, Region I will hold a symposium entitled "Understructures: Shaping the Body, Fashioning the Person" at Old Sturbridge Village.

Embroidery Weblinks

Submitted by Aoife on Fri, 2002-12-20 18:56
Interested in Medieval/Renaissance Embroidery? Take a look at Aoife's list of embroidery links.

"Two Towers" Hotties Have Women Panting

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 18:53
Have a crush on a hobbit? Can't get enough of Gimli's barrel-chest, or finding yourself lost in Legolas' baby blues? USA Today analyzes your crush in an article about the sexy men of the film.

Magna Carta Magnified

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 17:00
Genealogy Web: What was the Magna Carta all about? What does it say, and in what context was it written? This article takes a look at the political climate in which the important document was written.

Controversial "Bog People" Exhibit Opens at Canadian Museum

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 01:19
ArtsCanada: The opening of the exhibit "The Mysterious Bog People" at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, Canada has sparked controversy.

Human Remains Found at Medieval Ship Site

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2002-12-19 16:13
Archaeologists excavating a 15th century ship in Newport, Wales have unearthed human remains.

Photos from Atenveldt Southern Crusades Online

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2002-12-19 11:47
Sir Craven and Sir Ismenia of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have posted photos from the recent Southern Crusades 2002 event.

Relics of Kublai Khan's Lost Fleet Found in Japan

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-18 23:11
Archaeology: Archaeologists working in Imari Bay have discovered remnants of a ship or ships which may well be part of Kublai Khan's invasion force from 1281.

An Tir Autocrats to Have Discussion List

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-18 14:00
Autocrats in An Tir have a new resource for questions and discussion. An e-mail list has been created to allow discussion of topics relating to autocrating events.

Future of Southern Reaches Still Under Discussion

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-18 13:41
Their Majesties Gerhart and Una of Caid have issued a statement that a new poll will be conducted regarding the future of the Southern Reaches (New Zealand).

J.R.R. Tolkien -- Enemy of Progress

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2002-12-17 17:44
Salon: A noted science fiction author traces humanity's fascination with Romantic heroes, from the Norse and Greek epics through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and Enlightenment, and into one of the 20th Century's modern myths.

Post-Byzantine: The Greek Renaissance, Exhibit on Display in New York

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-17 13:53
The Onassis Cultural Center on Fifth Avenue in New York is the site of a wonderful small display of 15th-18th century Greek treasures from the Byzantine & Christian Museum in Athens.

Digital Records May Start to 'Obscure the Past'

Submitted by Francesca on Tue, 2002-12-17 13:20
Historical records may be lost if put in a digital format, because of the rapid advancement in computer technology.

East Kingdom Cross Stitch Designs Available Online

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-16 18:20
Counted-stitch designs for East Kingdom badges are available online.

Bronze Age Treasure Discovered in Wales

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-16 18:20
Two young men with metal detectors have discovered a Bronze Age treasure dating back 3,000 years near Rossett, in Wrexham, Wales.

Latin Gives New Twist to Holiday Classics

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-16 18:19
A&E Spotlight: "Quomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit," or for the Latinate-challenged, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," is becoming a popular new Christmas tradition.

Soccer Invented by Romans

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-16 18:18
Ananova.com: According to Italy's leading encyclopedia, football, known as soccer in the United States, was popularized by the Romans.

New Royalty in Nordmark

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2002-12-16 18:17
In a Coronet Tournament held December 14, 2002, Brendan the Tired and Anna Laresdotter became the new Prince and Princess of Nordmark.