MediaAnything related to the mass media as a subject in and of itself, including relationships between the media and the living history community Lion's Road Podcast
Submitted by Tryggvy on Tue, 2008-07-22 16:25
Lion's Road Podcast is a weekly one hour long podcast covering all things SCA, from Kingdom news to events. This fast growing podcast hosted comes to you form the Kingdom of An Tir, The Barony of Three Mountains, but it embraces all the Kingdoms of the knowne world. The hosts are Baron Tryggvy and Master Sigismund, who use humor and fun while covering everything you need to know about life in the SCA and the History we all love.
Kids "hooked on the Middle Ages"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-07-20 12:41
Spectators strolling through Norlo Park in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania July 4th weekend, were surprised to find their park peopled by the lords and ladies of the Middle Ages when the local chapter of the SCA hosted its annual Renaissance Fair. Roxann Miller of Public Opinion Online has the story. (photo)
Border Raids: “It’s what we call the dream”
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-07-19 16:52
"An open field surrounded by woods, knights representing two kingdoms lunging and slashing at each other with swords, spears, and knives," writes Ally Burtner of the Fort Knox Turret after attending a day of combat at the recent Border Raids between Meridies and the Midrealm. (photos)
Pennsic Independent Offers New Mailing Option
Submitted by Heirusalem on Thu, 2008-07-17 13:11
The Pennsic Independent offers a new mail-home subscription option to help with delivery problems.
Gosh, we're nerds!
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-07-07 10:25
Once considered awkward and socially incompetent, nerds have become more acceptable, although not completely integrated into polite society. This is the premise of American Nerd, a new book by Benjamin Nugent, who includes gamers and SCA members in his list of nerds.
Fighter practice in Flint Marsh
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-07-05 19:02
Fighters from the Shire of Flint Marsh in Jackson County, Florida recently took some time out to practice their armored combat skills. Mark Skinner from the Jackson County Floridian captured the action with his camera.
SCA challenged to basketball in Atenveldt
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-07-02 10:21
Tuscon Weekly columnist Tom Danehy wasn't thrilled to find his weekly basketball game with friends canceled due to the rental of the gym to a bunch of guys in tights with swords. And then he discovered that this SCA stuff "was the coolest thing."
SCA joins Midland, Michigan's Summer Solstice Stroll
Members of the Shire of Fearann na Criche in the Middle Kingdom took part recently in Midland, Michigan's Summer Solstice Stroll, a festival with a Ren Faire feel on the city's Main Street. Cathy Nelson Price of the Midland Daily News had the story.
The Toledo Blade goes to Baron Wars
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-06-21 16:31
What's fun about re-enacting the Middle Ages? Toledo Blade staff writer Ryan E. Smith found out when he visited Baron Wars, a large SCA event which takes place yearly at Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio. (photos & video)
Ealdormere: the Movie!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-06-20 10:14
Once upon a time.... in a Kingdom to the North.... a group of re-enactors in their late-night Pennsic cups devised a drinking game wherein real-life actors were cast as SCA members in a very fictional film. The result: Ealdormere: the Movie!
Pennsic Independent Announces Podcasts
Submitted by Heirusalem on Wed, 2008-06-18 10:45
The Pennsic Independent is proud to announce the addition of podcasts.
Re-enactors needed for Canadian film
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-06-14 16:37
On June 21-22, 2008, Lady Alyce will be filming battle scenes for a movie in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario area. She will need costumed re-enactors for battlefield scenes.
Interest in "Viking Heritage" could restart publication
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-06-13 13:38
Folo Watkins reports that Viking specialist and former editor of Viking Heritage Professor Dan Carlsson is considering republication of the magazine if there is sufficient interest.
New film chronicles slave life of Genghis Khan
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-06-04 08:33
Mongol, a 2008 film directed by Sergei Bodrov, tells the story of the early life of Genghis Khan as a slave in 13th century Russia.
Summergate members offer glimpse of the SCA
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-06-02 15:04
Eilidh Swann reports that members of the Canton of Summergate (San Diego, California) in the Kingdom of Caid explained the wonders of the SCA for videographer Bill Wechter from the North County Times when he visited Summergate Anniversary. The video is available online.
"I came for the fighting... I stayed for the friends"
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-05-23 17:04
SCA fighting is addictive. “I tried it, and I’ve been hooked. I came for the fighting and competition,” said Arthur Donadio, 40, a former football player who saw his opportunities for sport dwindling as he aged. “You stay for the friends you make and the opportunity to keep it going and teach other people.” John Ramsey of the Fayetteville Observer has the story.
“Put down your lance, Vance!”
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-05-21 14:37
Security was tight for the April 1, 2008 meeting of U.S. President George W. Bush and Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko, as captured by Reuters photographer Grigory Dukor, who observed security's reaction to guys in armor.
Swords clash in Wisconsin park
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-05-17 10:42
The sound of sword on metal drew visitors away from their little league games recently in Appleton, Wisconsin when members of the Barony of Windhaven showed off their medieval chops. Steve Wideman of the Appleton Post-Crescent has the story. (photo and video)
Beach books, medieval style
Are you a fan of medieval historical fiction? Don't know what to read next? Take a look at Nan Hawthorne's Medieval Novels website for ideas.
Domino's delivers - to the SCA?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-05-10 15:10
There has been much speculation about whether or not the SCA is the target of the recent Dominos Pizza commercial depicting a delivery to a group of medieval re-enactors.
Fighters clash in Bowling Green
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-05-07 19:29
On Thursday nights, City Park in Bowling Green, Ohio, is alive with the sounds of rattan on steel as members of the local SCA branch practice their armored combat skills. Adam Lewis of BG News (Bowling Green State University) has the story.
"Age of Armor" and "Suburban Knights" at Woodson Art Museum
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-05-07 15:26
The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin is going medieval this summer with a series of exhibits highlighting medieval armor and photographs of SCAdians by California photographer E.F. Kitchen. Keith Uhlig of the Wausau Daily Herald has the story.
Knights Day at Southside Middle School
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-05-06 13:25
Students at Jacksonville, Florida's Southside Middle School were treated to a day of chivalry when members of the local SCA group visited the school for its annual celebration of "Knights Day." Sandy Strickland of My Southside Sun has the story.
Best medieval movies?
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-04-29 18:08
The List Universe blog offers an annotated list of the "9 Great Historically Accurate Medieval Movies," some of which may be unfamiliar to most casual film buffs.
Chivalry lives in San Diego
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-04-16 14:14
To Scott Farrell of Chivalry Today, chivalry is very much alive and plays an important role in everyday life. Reporter Geoff Bouvier of the San Diego Weekly Reader has the story.
Estrella XXIV film teaser
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-04-14 16:16
A video teaser of the upcoming commercial film of Estrella War XXIV is now available online. The film by Thomas Gofton, Spencer Osborne and Martin Uus may be pre-ordered.
California SCAdians learn about life in the Sault
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008-04-12 10:11
California natives Ed and Kim Slone are moving to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where they hope to pursue their SCA interests. Linda Richardson of the Sault Star caught up with them at the recent “Passport to Unity” event designed to welcome new residents.
"Honor and Glory!" in San Antonio
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-04-10 17:54
"We're sort of a mob of misfits," said Lisa Theriot, aka Adelaide de Beaumont at a recent SCA gathering in the Barony of Bjornsborg, in an interview with Vincent T. Davis of the San Antonio (Texas) Express-News.
Costuming sets the mood of historical films
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-04-04 14:49
An article by David Ansen in the March 6 Newsweek Magazine on the latest costume dramas deals with the HBO mini-series John Adams and how costume sets the mood for a project.
Western martial arts attacting interest in the US
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-04-04 07:39
The martial arts of western Europe are gaining popularity in the United States. Practices and conferences where participants wield swords, pikes and daggers, and quote from medieval and renaissance sources, are cropping up all over. Elizabeth Weise of USA Today has the story.
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