Medieval Women Who Dared

Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2003-01-21 14:53
Aiofe (Lis) offers an extensive, annoted list of source relating to the study of women in the Middle Ages.

Caerthe to Host Known World Academy of the Rapier (KWAR)

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2003-01-20 22:10
Now is the time to start thinking about the next great Known World fencing event, KWAR 2003!

Their Highnesses of the East Clarify Cancellation of Great Court

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-01-20 21:43
In a letter posted on the East Kingdom list, Their Highnesses Darius and Roxane clarify Their intentions for Pennsic's Closing Ceremonies.

Iron Oak Debuts Redesigned, Highly Interactive SCA Web Site

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2003-01-20 21:00
The Incipient Canton of Iron Oak in the Pentamere Region of the Middle Kingdom has completed a total refit and redesign of their home site, said to be the first site in the region based fully on Flash interactive content.

Australian Wildfires Affect SCA Event

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-01-20 18:04
The Le Crapaud Tourney scheduled for Saturday in Eddison Park, Woden, ACT was cancelled due to wildfires burning near the capital of Canberra.

New Heirs in Calontir

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-01-20 17:59
Duke Sir Valens, inspired by Susannah, was victorious Saturday in Calontir's Crown Tournament.

Calontir Mourns Marie de Lancie

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-01-20 17:30
Marie de Lancie, considered a "bright and shining star" in Calontir, passed away January 18, 2003 of cancer.

Queen's Rapier Championship Held at An Tir Twelfth Night

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-01-20 17:29
Lady Allessandra de Montefeltro has announced that an account of the Queen's Rapier Championship held at An Tir's Twelfth Night January 12, 2003 is now available online.

Finnish Canton Advances to Full Status

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2003-01-20 17:29
Sovany Barcsi Janos, Chatelain and New Groups Coordinator of Drachenwald, has announced that the Incipient Canton of Miehonlinna (Valkeala, Finland) advanced to Full Status.

Fighters Fought Well at 12th Night

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2003-01-19 16:09
Figthers fought well at 2nd Annual College of Val d'Azure 12th Night Tournament

Introductory Medieval Combat Workshop

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2003-01-19 09:00
The Armory Sword Guild will offer a hands-on introduction to medieval martial arts at a one-day workshop January 26, 2003.

Swedish University Offers Online Viking Classes

Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2003-01-19 01:00
Gotland University in Sweden is offering two Internet-based courses on Viking history. The courses are free except for the texts and related literature.

Caid Mourns Passing of Talanque, Founding Baron of Calafia

Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2003-01-18 14:21
Talanque, founding Baron of Calafia in the Kingdom of Caid, passed away on January 17 after a period of illness.

Insurance Certificate Ordering Instructions Online

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-01-18 03:51
A PDF file of the instructions for ordering the Insurance Certificates is now available on the SCA website.

Oldest Black Sea Shipwreck Found

Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2003-01-18 01:00
In Sofia, Bulgaria, explorers have located the remains of an ancient ship that may provide clues to the culinary habits of ancient Greeks.

Miguel and Conal Crowned King and Queen of Ansteorra

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 22:22
The Medieval Times reports that Miguel de Oporto and Conal Alexandria O'Riordain have been crowned King and Queen of Ansteorra.

TRH of the East and Middle Respond to Pennsic Great Court Controversy

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 17:05
Their Highnesses Darius and Roxane of the East and Pieter and Nan Astrid of the Middle have written a letter in response to the cancellation of Great Court at Pennsic 32.

Monument Proves Existence of Jews in China

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 14:08
In 1489, the descendants of a group of Jewish merchants who travelled to Kaifeng, China, left evidence of their existance on a stone marker now displayed in the Municipal Museum of Kaifeng.

Modern Knights Templar Still Searching for Grail

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 05:47
independent.co.uk: A group of Knights Templar are using modern technology to search Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh for the Holy Grail.

Auto Accident Victim Improves

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 05:47
Gisela vom Kreuzbach, who earlier in the week was involved in an automobile accident with Master Thorgrim Steinarsonn, reports on his condition.

Battle Chariots Found in China

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 00:11
smh.com.au: Excavations for an expressway in China's Hubei Province have led to the discovery of a number of well-preserved, 2000-year-old chariots.

Society Treasurer Explains Need for Non-Member Surcharge

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2003-01-17 00:10
The $3.00 Non-Member Surcharge (or Member Discount) which has been levied on non-SCA members at events has caused a great deal of discussion. Master Tirloch of Tallaght, the Society Treasurer, explains why it was necessary.

Great Court Removed from Pennsic War Schedule

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-01-16 19:50

Great Court, long a tradition at the Pennsic War, has been removed from the schedule, according to Baron Devon, Mayor of Pennsic 32.

Shire of Two Seas to Advance to Full Status

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-01-16 05:00
Sovany Barcsi Janos, Chatelain and New Groups Coordinator of Drachenwald, has announced that the Shire of Two Seas will advance to Full Status at St. Mathieu's Tournament.

Pennsic Schedules Posted

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-01-16 01:00
Several of the schedules for the Pennsic War XXXII have now been posted on the Pennsic website.

New Harry Potter Book Scheduled for June Release

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-01-15 23:00
Coming Soon!: It was announced today that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling, will be released June 21, 2003.

"Regent" Title Clarified in East Kingdom

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-01-15 22:59
His Majesty, Andreas, King of the East, has announced that the term "Regent" will not be the title used for Baron Dietrich von Ulm.

Fifth Century BCE Thracian Aristocrat Received Rich Burial

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-01-15 15:09
Novinite.com: Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered the burial site of a wealthy Thracian member of the Cult of Orpheus.

Ancient Artifacts Found at Irish Construction Site

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2003-01-15 15:08
4NI: Excavation on the Toome Bypass in Northern Ireland has unearthed archaeological finds from 7,000 BCE through the 19th century.

Members of Legio IX Hispana Deploying to Active Duty

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2003-01-15 00:22
Several members of Legio IX Hispana, an SCA-wide Roman re-enactment household headquartered in Caid, have been called to active duty by the US Marine Corps.