For centuries, scholars have debated the origins of bodies discovered mummified in murky swamps throughout northern Europe spurring calls for further investigation.
USA TodayUSA Today Profiles Lawsuit Teen
Submitted by Ursula on Thu, 2007-01-11 23:06
The recent lawsuit bewteen a SCAdian and a Rhode Island school has raised the Society's media profile. USA Today gives a positive overview of our activities and purposes.
Saint Paul's Tomb Found?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-12-15 17:27
Archaeologists in Rome believe that they have discovered the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle. A sarcophagus, which may contain the remains of the saint, was unearthed at the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica.
Estate of Retired Librarian Includes Lost Fra Angelicos
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-12-02 17:20
Several paintings of saints created by 15th century monk and artist Fra Angelico have been discovered in England and are scheduled to be auctioned. The sale is expected to bring nearly US$2 million.
Modesty Drives Change in Venetian Painting
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-08-08 14:36
Expert analysis of a 15th century Venetian painting by Giorgione shows that the artist changed the subject's clothing style from that of a "seductive female" to more modest dress.
In Search of the Lost Mission of Santa Isabel de Utinahica
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-06-17 15:31
Amateur archaeologists in the state of Georgia are on a mission - or looking for one: the lost mission of Santa Isabel de Utinahica, built in the 17th century somewhere near Jacksonville.
The rightful king of England? He doesn't want the crown
According to genealogists working with a documentary team from Britain's Channel Four, Australian forklift operator Mike Hastings is the rightful heir to the British throne.
"Star Wars" fans injured emulating "lightsaber" sword fighting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2005-06-02 16:42
In London, two fans of the Star Wars movie series tried to emulate combat with "lightsabers" and were critically injured in the process.
"Spamalot" brings Monty Python to Broadway
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2005-02-08 17:43
According to this USAToday article, a can of Spam "Golden Honey Grail" will be given to each of the first 100 customers who buy tickets to the Broadway production of Monty Python's Spamalot.
SCA Builds Cardboard Piano
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2004-06-12 22:06
SCA, a Swedish packaging company, has built a cardboard piano complete with
integrated circuits printed on paper.
Monty Python Fans Make Pilgrimages to Site of "Holy Grail"
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2003-09-16 16:47
Doune Castle, built in the 14th century by Robert Stuart, the first Duke of Albany, has in more recent times been a shrine for those devotees wanting to visit the site where much of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was filmed.
"Two Towers" Hotties Have Women Panting
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2002-12-20 17:53
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.
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