MediaAnything related to the mass media as a subject in and of itself, including relationships between the media and the living history community Police still stumped by murder of West Kingdom man
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-03-29 17:32
Ten years ago, father and son Neal and Brendan Abernathy were murdered in their home in Contra Costa, California, but police are no closer to discovering their killer.
TaraWatch strives to save sacred site
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-03-27 15:22
An online campaign to save the historic Hill of Tara in Ireland has been created. TaraWatch is hoping to collect enough money to pay for a professional archaeological assessment of the M3 motorway at the site.
Gulf War XVI featured in local article.
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2007-03-27 11:01
An article posted in the local Hattiesburg, Mississippi paper features brief interviews with several SCA folk attending Gulf Wars.
Hands-on history
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-03-22 18:55
Members of the Barony of Dragonsspine were the subject of a recent article by Jennifer Wilson for the Colorado Springs Gazette. She writes, "The sound of swords crashing against heavy shields and the clatter of dueling rapiers echoed over the battlefield the night of March 8."
SCAdians featured in Gulf Wars article
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-03-20 14:26
Kevin Soice and his family, from Houseton, Texas, are featured in an article chronicling life at Gulf Wars, by Susan Lakes of the Hattiesburg (Mississippi) American. Also interviewed were Mississippi residents Linda and Michael Matthews, and Lucian Provost from Arkansas.
Thomas Whitehart to be featured on Weekend America
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-03-16 12:42
Caidan storyteller THL Thomas Whitehart, also known as True Thomas the Storyteller, will be featured in the Saturday March 17, 2007 edition of Public Radio's Weekend America. His segment will cover Irish lore and storytelling.
Live News Coverage from Rowany Festival
Submitted by SveinnGrimsson on Thu, 2007-03-15 18:12
In the Kingdom of Lochac, Sveinn inn kyrri Grimsson has taken on the ambitious task of bringing news directly from the Rowany Festival to the Web. SCAtoday.net now features an hourly-updated news feed from the Rowany news web site.
SCAdians brave Wisconsin snowstorm to attend Haire Affair
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-03-13 08:20
Northshield folk are made of tough stuff, as proven recently by those who braved a late winter snowstorm to attend An Artful Haire Affair at the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Jeni Lewis of the Marshfield News-Herald had the story.
The Tudors come to Showtime
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-03-10 09:46
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers will star as the young Henry VIII in Showtime's new series The Tudors. The series begins Sunday April 1, 2007 at 20:00 (EST).
Celebrating Days of Yore
The Hollister Free Lance reports from a tournament in the Barony of Darkwood.
California SCAdian opens fencing school
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-03-06 12:53
Quartz Hill, California resident Antek Ignatowicz opened the Phoenyx Fencing Studio last year and now provides classes for municipal recreation programs. Christine Berwick of the Antelope Valley Press has the story.
History Channel chronicles Saint Patrick's Day
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-03-03 21:31
The History Channel has collected material on the history of Saint Patrick's Day on its website. The site includes a short video.
Barbarian Battle Tech on the History Channel
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-03-02 18:44
On Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 20:00 (EST), the History Channel will air an episode of Modern Marvels entitled "Barbarian Battle Tech," which deals with weapons that revolutionized warfare.
Robin Hood to premiere on BBC America March 3, 2007
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-02-27 18:20
A new, edgier Robin Hood will join the ranks of hooded men when the latest series made for television debuts on BBC America March 3, 2007 at 21:00 (EST).
Stinky fighters price of authenticity, but SCA still fun, says reporter
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2007-02-21 17:20
Erin Sullivan of the St. Petersburg Times in Florida visited a local SCA demo and spoke with members about the tradeoffs between full authenticity and leaving out the unpleasant parts of the Middle Ages.
Folo goes to Reenactor Fest
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007-02-21 13:40
Lord Folo of the Middle Kingdom attended the recent Reenactor Fest in Arlington, Illinois. Part science fiction con, part gun show, but with better costumes, the convention had something for everyone, except maybe "skimpily-clad spokes models." Read Folo's thoughts on his LiveJournal blog.
New Compleat Anachronist editor seeks submissions
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-02-15 12:08
Tonwen ferch Gruffudd Aur, (Rae Hadley), the newly-named editor for the Compleat Anachronist, is looking for writers, illustrators and reviewers for the publication.
"Murder at the War" author interviewed
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007-02-14 12:40
Author and SCA member Mary Kuhfeld, creator of Murder at the War and the Sister Frevisse mysteries (written under the names of Mary Monica Pulver and Margaret Frazier), was interviewed recently by David Gustafson of the Star Tribune.
Long-time Boston-area SCAdian featured in article
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2007-02-11 16:08
Cassandra Boell von Bayer has been part of the SCA for about 29 years and has gained repute for her skill in costuming and small animal husbandry. A recent article in The Bolton Common profiles her SCA life.
New SCA Press Officer Appointed
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-02-10 14:28
The Vice President of Operations of the SCA, Inc, Mr. George L. Reed announced this week the selection of the next Press Officer for the SCA Inc.
Rome: Upstairs Downstairs with swords!
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-02-09 08:34
In an article for Newsweek, Malcolm Jones looks at the second season of the HBO series Rome.
Trimaris residents take part in Lee County Medieval Faire
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-02-08 12:27
The public was invited to step back into the Middle Ages recently when the Riverdale Kiwanis were joined by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism for the Lee County Medieval Faire. Joseph A. Gonzales of the News-Press has the story.
Ealdormere Laurel subject of Playboy Magazine article
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2007-02-06 17:26
An Ealdormere Laurel in Playboy magazine? Well, not exactly. To be more accurate: the Laurel herself isn't in the magazine, but her work is.
Rav4 jousting
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-02-05 16:40
Children, don't try this at home! Several thrill-seekers in England have posted a video of jousting using polearms and a couple of Toyoto Rav4 vehicles.
Steven Muhlberger's "Chivalry Today" interview
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-02-05 09:30
Prof. Steven Muhlberger author of Deeds of Arms discusses chivalry in the Middle Ages on the Chivalry Today podcast.
Plush Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-02-04 23:00
Leave it to the people who market Monty Python tie-ins to come up with a toy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch that you can actually throw at someone!
Armed and odorous
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2007-01-26 17:20
A blog-writer on the Sydney Morning Herald National website visits a fighter practice in the Barony of Rowany.
A knight to remember
The Albany Democrat-Herald reports from the Linn County Fair & Expo Center, where 750 Boy Scouts attended the 13th annual Calapooia District Cub Scout Lock-in, where several members of the SCA participated in medieval-themed activities.
Radio for SCAdians
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2007-01-22 19:49
THL Wynne of Atenveldt has announced a radio/internet show of music related to SCA activities. "For those of us who can listen to the radio at work, and even better if you have the internet, Phoenix College has acquired an internet radio license and yours truly has procured an hour for music."
Education Commisioner Rules Sword Okay in Yearbook Photo
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2007-01-20 14:07
Paul Pontarelli, a hearing officer for the Rhode Island state school commission, says that a local high school must allow a sword-wielding photo of SCA member Patrick Agin to be published.
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