Jaxarticus and Kathryn Crowned in Outlands

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-04 13:38
On November 9, 2002, the crown of the Outlands passed from Bela and Elizabeth to Jaxarticus and Kathryn.

Membership Reform Proposal Submitted to SCA Board

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2002-12-04 12:44
Duke Sir Frederick of Holland has formally submitted his membership policy reform proposal to the SCA Board of Directors, with a request that a discussion thereof be added to the January meeting.

Armoring Workshop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-12-04 12:14
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will present a workshop, "Masterpieces in the Art of Metalworking," January 19, 2003.

Upon Traveling to Ruantallen

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 23:53
Lady Andrea MacIntyre writes to her friend, Lady Mary Flynn, of her journey north to the lands of the Barony of Ruantallan (Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island).

Smithsonian Declares Runestone a Fake

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:10
Star Tribune: 54 years ago, the Smithsonian Institution endorsed the authenticity of the Kensington Runestone. A new study has backed off from that stance.

1200-Year-Old Canoe Found in England

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:10
A 16-foot-long dugout canoe was discovered by a fisherman in Dunwich, England, is being studied and preserved by scientists.

Scottish Quarry Holds Historic House

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:09
East Lothian Courier: The East Lothian Courier reports that remains of a prehistoric house have been found in a cement quarry.

Ploughs Set to Disturb Ancient Archaeological Goldmine

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:09
news.telegraph.co.uk: A 2000 acre archaeological treasure trove, including Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman sites, has been discovered in the Vale of Pickering in North York, a site endangered by potato farmers.

Gotland University Offers Viking Comb CD

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:08
A CD on Viking combs and comb-making is available for purchase from Gotland University's Archaeology Department.

Pen-Wielder Takes on East Kingdom Knights

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:08
Asbury Park Press: Journalist Bob Cullinane takes an up-close-and-personal look at SCA heavy fighting in an article from the Asbury Park Press.

Ansteorra to Host Known World Dance and Music Symposium

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:07
Musicians and dancers of the Known World will gather at the College of Threebridges (Arlington, TX) June 6-8, 2003 for the Known World Dance and Music Symposium.

Lochac Grows by One

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 19:07
Pedr Gurteen announced recently that Their Majesties of the Kingdom of Lochac have a new subject, Ceridwen Samantha.

Home of Mythic Viking Discovered in Iceland

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2002-12-03 17:45
Globe News: The mystery of the wanderings of Snorri Thorfinnson may be closer to being solved with the doscovery of a perfectly-preserved tuef long house in Glaumbaer, Iceland.

Blackstone Raid Pits Aethelmearc Against Midrealm

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2002-12-03 17:44
April 24-27, 2003, AEthelmearc will be on the defensive against raiders from the Midrealm at Blackstone Raid XII in Charleston, West Virginia (USA).

Games Guild of Ealdormere publishes second issue of 'Games, Period'

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2002-12-02 15:01
The Games Guild of Ealdormere, which recently celebrated its first aniverary, has just published its second issue of 'Games, Period.'

Auction to Benefit Autumn War Injured to be Held

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-11-30 17:40
The Chivalry of An Tir will hold a Goods and Services Auction at 12th Night to benefit those injured by a falling tree branch at Autumn War.

SCA Treasurer Posts IRS Financial Statement

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-11-30 17:39
The 2001 IRS Financial Statement for the SCA has been posted on the Society's website. The information, collected over the past year, is from the report sent by the Corporate Office to the IRS.

Maestro Guidobaldo Marco Ono d'Aquilla Named An Tir Northern Rapier Champion

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2002-11-30 17:38
Lady Alessandra de Montefeltro has announced that Maestro Guidobaldo Marco Ono d'Aquillahas become An Tir's Northern Rapier Champion.

Stork Visits East Kingdom

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-11-29 11:51
Their Majesties of the East have welcomed a new citizen, Stephen Crawford Burnett.

East Kingdom Collects Toys for Tots

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-11-29 11:51
Lady Scheherazade Allouyna has announced Toys for Tots collection points for East Kingdom events.

Auditions Set for Midsummer Night's Dream

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-11-29 11:50
o'r Rhyd For-MacAre Productions in association with Carolinga have announced auditions for a production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to be presented in April.

AEthelmearc to Host Scribal Newsletter

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-11-29 11:48
Lady Alienora Russeal has announced that the Kingdom of AEthelmearc will begin publishing a newsletter for heralds and scribes.

GallowGlass Academy Announces Rapier Classes for Twelfth Night

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2002-11-27 18:28
THL Senan and the GallowGlass Academy will present a special rapier workshop at Tree-Girt-Sea's Twelfth Night event. Tree-Girt-Sea is located in Chicago, Illinois (USA). Senan is a fencer of considerable reknown in the SCA and in the modern world.

New Baron Named for Red Spears

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2002-11-27 17:17
Their Royal Majesties of the Middle Kingdom, Tarrach and Fina, have announced Their choice of baronial candidate for the Barony of Red Spears in northwestern Ohio (USA).

Kingdom Fundraiser at Hunters' Feast Features Magnificent Handmade Quilt

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2002-11-27 15:22
THL Galiana fitz William has spent a year creating a fabulous quilt, nine feet (three metres) square, which is being donated to a fundraising auction in the Kingdom of Outlands.

East Kingdom Waterbearers Guild Formed

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-11-27 12:36
An East Kingdom Waterbearers Guild has been formed.

Preview Drachenwald's A&S Easter Site

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-11-27 11:46
Drachenwald's spring Kingdom A&S will be held at Karlhof, a property owned by Fuerst von Oettingen-Wallerstein. Pictures of the site are available online.

York Archaeological Photos Online

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-11-27 11:19
The York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Ltd. has provided a fantastic online resource for students of medieval history.

Catapult Stunt Kills Student

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2002-11-27 11:15
A student died Sunday in Bristol, England after being being flung 100 feet from a catapult.

Pennsic 32 Online Preregistration Now Available

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2002-11-26 19:38
The web page to allow you to preregister for Pennsic 32 is now online, according to Fred Brezel of the Cooper's Lake staff.