Modern Society

Areas of interest in the modern political, legal, economic, and technological worlds, where such items bear directly on the living history community

One knight's quest achieved

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-09-06 08:00
Sir Brand deux-Leons of the Kingdom of An Tir offers an update on his quest to raise funds in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Duct tape bandages

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-08-26 13:52
For the SCAdian or handyman who just wants to look cool: Duct tape bandages!

SCAdian family escapes fire in Ealdormere

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-08-21 16:09
On August 1, 2007, the home of Blair and Yvonne Wettlaufer, known in the SCA as Baron Brand Thorwaldsson and Baroness Briana, was destroyed by fire. While their Excellencies, their children and the family dog escaped unharmed, the house was reduced to ashes.

Medievalist blog listing online

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-08-18 17:12
Shana Worthen has created an alphabetical listing of Medievalist weblogs including a short description and frequency of medieval topics discussed.

Build a centurian!

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-08-13 09:24
DK Eyewitness publishers allows visitors to "join the Roman Army" and create a Roman centurian to do their fighting for them.

Jousting by radio

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-08-05 08:54
Love jousting but can't afford a horse? Maybe the answer is Think Geek's R/C Jousting Knights, a pair of little guys on wheels whose goal is to knock each other off their horses.

One Knight's Quest

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-07-26 12:01
Sir Master Brand deux-Leons of the Kingdom of An Tir has announced the results of the "Buy-a-Life Tourney" in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) at the recent West-An Tir War, and issues a challenge to continue support for the LLS.

Popsicle stick Viking ship to sail in the Netherlands

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-07-21 14:08
"Pick up your ice-cream sticks, send them to me and I will put them to use," said stuntman Robert McDonald to kids on a radio show. What he built from the 15 million sticks was a 15-metre Viking ship.

Caution: D&D and SCA may lead to medieval scholarship

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-07-15 09:20
In an article for The Chronicle, John Gravois discusses his recent attendance at the International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University, and looks at the connection between medieval scholars, reenactors and gamers.

SCA member honored for modern-world bravery in fire rescue

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2007-07-12 14:47
James Rosse II, known in the SCA as Lord James "Hawk" Galloway, has been named 2007 EMS Provider of the Year by the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, in honor of his rescue of a child trapped in debris after a house explosion and fire.

San Francisco to hold Mongolian festival

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-07-07 11:21
The Mongolian Naadam Festival will take place July 14, 2007 in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The event will feature archery, wrestling and a folk concert.

Experience ancient Rome in 3D

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007-06-27 11:14
A team of international technology experts has created the world's biggest computer simulation, a model of the city of Rome at the time of the Emperor Constantine.

Trailer and gear stolen in Caid

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-06-26 07:14
Dafydd mac Donald and Ayllyth report the theft of their trailer containing SCA gear on June 18, 2007 from Pt. Loma, California.

Vikings and Legos and chess, oh my!

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-06-25 18:46
A dream gift for some SCAdians would be a game that combines Vikings, Legos and chess. The dream has come true with the Lego Vikings Chess set.

Air pollution controls may affect the Tower of London

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-06-22 22:31
Science Daily reports that the Tower of London may soon be affected by changes in air pollution regulations that have decreased the amount of sulfur dioxide in the air. The sulfur keeps organisms from growing and darkening the Tower's stonework.

Kingdom of Terre Nueve youth subject of documentary

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-06-14 08:17
14-year-old Colin Taylor, a member of the Kingdom of Terre Nueve (Adrian Empire) reenactment group, is the subject of a documentary film by Destin Cretton. The film, Drakmar: A Vassal's Journey was made for $200 and will debut on HBO June 17, 2007

Pennsic named to 15 Geekiest Vacations list

Submitted by Gwenhyfar on Tue, 2007-06-12 16:25
Sandwiched in between the Star Wars Odyssey Tour and a Star Trek convention is the Pennsic War, #5 in the list of the 15 best geek vacations.

Harry Potter theme park planned

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-06-10 11:26
Good news for Harry Potter fans! Even though the seventh and final book is due in July, fans will still be able to revel in their Harry Potter world through the Wizarding World Of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.

Return of the Duct Tape Princesses!

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-06-09 17:13
They're back! This year's entries in the Stuck at the Prom duct tape prom-wear contest are now online.

Costumed extras needed for music video

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-06-07 15:11
Brian Thompson has announced that a number of people in armor are needed as extras for a music video to be shot in the Calistoga, California area the weekend of June 16 and 17, 2007. The band Killswitch Engage is to play a cover version of Dio's "Holy Diver."

June 9 is Worldwide Knit in Public Day

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007-06-06 10:45
June 9, 2007 is Worldwide Knit in Public Day, an opportunity to gather with other knitters and show what you can do!

Chivalry rules at Indiana middle school

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-06-05 10:43
A day of dueling knights in armor, medieval dancing and games was in store recently as members of the Shire of Greyhope visited Hebron (Indiana) Middle School. James D. Wolf of the Post-Tribune had the story.

Damsels in Distress

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-06-04 07:25
THL Francesca di Onorati reviews Damsels in Distress by Joan Hess, the latest book in the Claire Malloy series. This one deals with ARSE (the Association for Renaissance Scholarship and Enlightenment), a fictional reenactment group.

Building the perfect castle

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-06-03 17:46
House plans for people who have everything, or at least for dreamers! Ultra Luxury Custom Homes, Villas and Estates by design offers a catalog of castles and mansions. (drawings)

Byzantines meet virtual reality

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-06-01 19:12
Understanding what life was like in the historic past will take a giant step soon with the introduction of by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to combine 3-D computer technology with the latest historical evidence. The result: a virtual walk-around of historic buildings.

"Many Books" for free

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-06-01 13:17
Manybooks.net is a website that offers "free eBooks for your PDA, iPod, or eBook reader." The special collections include over 16,000 titles.

A greener Lilies War

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-05-29 19:32
Lady Rhianwen is hoping that Lilies War attendees will take advantage of the recycling program at this year's War.

Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival seeking re-enactors

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-05-29 17:09
David J. Brunelle, Heritage Co-ordinator for the Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival in Barrie, Ontario, has announced that the festival is seeking re-enactors, artisans and entertainers for this year's festival which will take place September 21-22, 2007.

Massachusetts castle for sale

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-05-26 13:30
Residents of the East Kingdom may be pooling their paychecks in expectation of purchase of the Searles Castle in the Berkshires. Asking price? A cool US$15 million!

SCA sued in aftermath of Schragger case

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-05-11 08:18
A Philadelphia television station reports that the Society for Creative Anachronism has been named in a federal lawsuit for failing to safeguard children in a case stemming from the trial of Benjamin Schragger.