InterviewInterview SCA is "a matter of a shared love of history" in Artemisia
The Barony of Arn Hold, in Artemisia, held a fighter practice and demo at a public park in the Boise, Idaho area. Reporter Deanna Darr of the Boise Weekly was on hand to interview participants, and created a very nice, detailed feature article.
Family entertainment solution for hard economic times
“It’s something that’s fun for people who enjoy history, and it’s a great event that the whole family can come be a part of and have fun while they’re doing it,” said Louise Duchatte Bleu about the SCA at a recent event at the Manteca Senior Center in Manteca, California. Jason Campbell of the Manteca Bulletin has the story (slideshow)
SCAdian finds opportunity in "Napa Valley of mead"
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-08-21 16:50
For years, Adam Kittel made mead in his garage before perfecting his product. Now, the Loveland, Colorado SCAdian has opened Bacchus Meadery in "the Napa Valley of mead." Shelley Widhalm of the Loveland Reporter-Herald reports. (photo)
Eastwatch prepares for Pennsic War
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-08-21 13:08
In late July, members of the Shire of Eastwatch prepared for Pennsic 38 with a fighter practice/demo at the Fairport Harbor VFW Park. Erich Hiner of the News-Herald (Painesville, Ohio) has the story. (photo)
Recession forces Chivalry Sports to move to online-only format
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-08-19 16:44
In late July, Chivalry Sports, well known supplier of clothing, armor, and weapons to the SCA and Renaissance Faire communities, closed the doors of its store in Tucson, Arizona for the last time. Phil Villarreal, reporter for the Arizona Daily Star, has the story.
SCA: "An excellent hobby"
Oklahoma couple Isabel Barton and Karl Ludoph (Charles Lydolph and Tracy Garner) enjoy "bringing history to life" in their local SCA group. Steve Biehn, staff writer for the Daily Ardmoreite (Ardmore, Oklahoma) interviewed them recently for a feature story. (photo)
Mons Tonitrus A&S championship draws media interest
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-08-08 09:14
It was a day for investigating the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages when members of the Barony of Mons Tonitrus (Kingdom of Atenveldt) held an arts and science competition at Cochise College. Bill Hess of the Sierra Vista Herald attended the event to learn more. (photo)
Middle Ages thrives in South Florida
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-07-31 08:00
The fighters of Trimaris are tough, as demonstrated by a group from the Barony of Wyvernwoode in Hillsborough County, Florida when they showed off their skills to reporter Joe Polito of the Oracle, a publication of the University of South Florida.
SCAdians battle in Minot park
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-06-19 10:02
Frequent visitors to Oak Park in Minot, North Dakota must have been confused recently to hear the sounds of armored combat when members of the Shire of Midewinde put on their armor for a demo. Jill Schram of the Minot Daily News has the story. (photo)
"Kick back and relax" with the SCA
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-06-18 11:34
On a lazy, late spring day in the Kingdom of Calontir, members of the Shire of Heraldshill (Mason, Iowa) invited their friends to "kick back and relax" for a day of dice games, medieval combat and handicrafts. Kristin Buehner of the Globe Gazette covered the story. (photo)
"Day of Blood" sparks interest of Peninsula Clarion
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-06-14 08:15
Every year the Shire of Hrafnafjordr in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula meets at the "Day of Blood" event to select the shire's heavy weapons champion. This year Joseph Robertia, a reporter for the Peninsula Clarion investigated to discover what the SCA was all about.
"No wizards, no magic, no trolls" at Mermaids XVI
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-06-06 12:21
"We're basically just a bunch of adults playing dress-up. It's just that our dress-up is very coordinated and historically based," Lady Francesca told reporter Dylan B. Tomlinson of the Herald Times when he visited the recent Mermaids XVI at Camp Sindawa, Wisconsin.
BBC's Channel 4 takes on Hastings
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-06-02 17:01
In mid-May, 2009, Channel 4 of the BBC premiered a two-part mini-series dramatizing the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The film, 1066: the Battle for Middle Earth, was directed by Justin Hardy who was interviewed for the Telegraph.
Duke Boru Aelwyn wins Meridian Crown List
Submitted by Fianna on Thu, 2009-05-14 09:56
Saturday May 2, 2009, Duke Boru Aelwyn won the Spring 2009 Spring Crown List in the Kingdom of Meridies for the honor of his lady wife, Duchess Dierdre inghean uí Thighearnáin.
Queen of the East in the news
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-04-27 17:45
Allison Hewett isn't Queen anymore, but that's OK with her. Known until recently in the East Kingdom as Queen Alethea Eastriding, Hewett was interviewed by Keith Whitcomb Jr., a staff writer for the Bennington (NY) Banner about what it is like to be Queen of a "fantasy kingdom," and what it is like to give up your throne.
Weapons fly at ISU
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-03-09 15:16
Members of the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society at Illinois State University (Bloomington, IL) "duke" it out with boffer weapons at a recent bout.
SCAdian the inventor of S.P.E.A.R.
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-03-02 14:47
Baron Josef Donnerbauch (Simon Rohrich) is a Renaissance man. In addition to his passion for the SCA, his Excellency has invented S.P.E.A.R., the Self-Propelled Electronic Armored Rack, "a compact data center on wheels." Jamie Peachey of the Phoenix New Times has the story.
"Land of the Tusk" members grab notice of Arizona reporter
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-02-24 11:02
Members of the Barony of Tir Ysgithr, "Land of the Tusk," the Tucson, Arizona chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, recently captured the notice of Arizona Daily Star reporter Gerald M. Gay, who visited the group in a local park as members prepared for the Estrella War.
Bernard Cornwell, author of "Agincourt," interviewed
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-01-30 17:40
National Review Online has posted an interview with author Bernard Cornwell discussing his new book Agincourt. The interview is in MP3 format.
New work on early medieval sexuality
German Studies professor Albrecht Classen of the University of Arizona has published a new book consisting of "articles written by scholars and historians in disciplines that include sociology, literature, art, music, history, religion and spirituality" on the subject of sexuality in the early Middle Ages.
SCA in evidence at Doña Ana Arts Council Renaissance ArtsFaire
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-11-20 15:10
Members of the SCA were present at the recent Renaissance ArtsFaire sponsored by the Doña Ana Arts Council in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Faire features artists dressed in period garb who display and demonstrate their wares. S. Derrickson Moore of the Las Cruces Sun-News has the story.
Kingston, New York shire members "Light up the Dark Ages"
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-11-07 08:59
"Initially my friends dragged me into it," said Christine Larsson, who has been a society member for 26 years. "I started cooking because I noticed everybody else's cooking wasn't that good. I had to show them it could be done better." Larsson is a member of the Shire of Nordenhal, the subject of a recent article by Bonnie Langston of the Kingston Daily Freeman.
Lions Road podcast features SCAtoday.net founders
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2008-10-29 08:06
Please pardon the shameless plug, but we had so much fun doing this that we had to share! SCAtoday.net founders THL Milica of Varna and Maistor Justinos Tekton were interviewed last week for the Lions Road weekly SCA podcast.
32 do battle for Throne of Meridies
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-10-19 09:06
About 200 people were on hand recently to cheer on the combatants vying for the Throne of the Kingdom of Meridies. Jamon Smith, Staff Writer for the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) News covered the story.
Rapier fighter runs for office in Napa, California
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-09-29 07:29
Opponents of 35-year-old single mom Amber Martin for a City Council seat may want to think twice. This lady puts on armor and fights with a rapier.
SCA profile now playing on Current.com
Submitted by dmacasaet on Mon, 2008-09-01 15:05
A Baron in Artemisia, a.k.a. Dave Jones, details his involvement with the Society for Creative Anachronism. From his early fascination with history in Texas to full armor fighting in Missoula, Montana, the Baron describes the overall philosophy behind the Society for Creative Anachronism.
"Poor Man's Pennsic" helps lessen the sting of the War-less
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-08-27 11:34
Not everyone goes to Pennsic! SCA members in Wisconsin who did not attend the War gathered recently in Marshfield to trade blows, practice their skills and have a relaxing day of fun. Reporter Adam Rodewald of the Marshfield News-Herald visited the event.
SCAdians King and Queen of Balingup
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-08-22 12:50
The Balingup Medieval Festival has new royalty: King Simon and Queen Ally, a romantic duo who are also members of the SCA. The Donnybrook-Bridgeport (Australia) Mail interviewed the couple for a recent article.
Alabama teacher brings pottery to Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008-08-17 09:04
Cottondale, Alabama art teacher and potter Kerry Kennedy spent the past year preparing to merchant her wares at the annual Pennsic War. Ashley Boyd for the Tuscaloosa News had the story.
A Few Moments With His Majesty of the East
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2008-08-15 08:24
HRM Konrad of the East Kingdom made the unprecedented decision to concede all 37 war points at the beginning of Pennsic War. Magistra Nicolaa de Bracton, of the Pennsic Independent, interviewed King Konrad to discuss the reasons for his decision.
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