An ad campaign by the British Museum in which the famous Lewis Chessmen are referred to as "Norwegian" has angered Scottish Members of Parliament.

The Fools are coming! The Fools are coming! Cabin fever is rampant and the call has gone out for PLAYTIME!  Come join the Barony of Winter's Gate on Saturday April 24, 2010, as we celebrate the return of warm sun and spring renewal in our own silly way.

Learn about the Middle Ages - with a little help from Lego - at Hoernersburg, a "mighty make-believe Lego castle" complete with descriptions of life in medieval times.

Please join the Shire of Windale for Wasteland War Games, sure to be an enjoyable event for entire family.

In a recent lecture entitled "Risk and Humanities," Cambridge classicist Mary Beard explored "the images of gambling and associated brawls that appear on the walls of bars in Pompeii."

On the Instructables website, visitors can learn how to build a trebuchet capable of throwing a softball 50-60 feet from cardboard. (video)

The Shire of Rokeclif will host the May Day Pie Snit (or Pie Snit III) on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at the Taylor Municipal Building in Taylor, WI. The site opens at 9am and closes at 9pm.

The College of Brymstonne once again cordially invites one and all to don their togas, find their fibulas, tie-on their chitons and join us for a day of revelry, games, food, and fun!

Oyez, oyez! As the sun nears its zenith, the people of the northernmost isles gather to celebrate the endless day. We would be honored to have you join us in the land of fire, ice and geothermal pools for a day of games, competitions and martial activity, all to be rounded off with a grand feast in the evening sunlight.

The Shire of Plattefordham would like to invite everyone to the crowning of the Heirs to the Kingdom of the Outlands. Come join us for a day of fighting and general merriment, followed by a delectable feast. There will be a Bardic contest during feast. An Arts and Science contest on Banners. Board games to keep yourselves entertained.

A video on YouTube exhibits and describes a deck of German playing cards from the 16th century CE.

To many Americans, the sport of curling is a mystery of complex scoring and opaque strategies. A deeper look reveals a sport that dates back to the later SCA period and whose participants have much in common with SCA martial competitors.

Carolingia's Festa de Michelangelo is the proud sponsor of the King's and Queen's Arts and Sciences Championship

The Shire of Eastwatch proudly presents the Second Annual Winter Dance & Game Revel held on March 6, 2010 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. This gala event will feature all of your favorite dances, period games, food and fun! Bring cordials, mead and other brews to enjoy with friends during the festivities and games to play until the wee hours of the morning.

The might of the North, being the Baronies of St Florian de la Riviere & River Haven, and the Shires of Bacchus Woods and Willoughby Vale, issues this: we declare WAR on our Southern Enemies!

Feast of Fools Hosted by the Barony of Dragonsspine March 27, 2010

In an article for the physorg.com website, Traci Thomas looks at the origins of skiing, from the swift Norse god Ullr to its depiction in an 11th century Swedish rune stone.

Come join Rockhaven as we celebrate winter with indoor and outdoor fun and games for people of all ages!

Calling all Lords and Ladies ready to Revel! Please join us on January 23, 2010 from 6 pm to Midnight (after the Sable Knight Tourney) for an evening playing games of chance, court and country dancing, a bardic competition and a brewing competiton. The Boar's Den is a fine establishment where lords and ladies may relax and enjoy themselves in a tavern atmosphere; where music and merriment abound!

Join the Shire in its annual 12th Night celebration being held at the First Presbyterian Church. Don your best garb and raise your banner in the main hall.

12th Night, Saturday January 9, 2010, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

It is that time again! Lagerdamm's A&S and Christmas Party is Dec. 19, 2009. A&S begins at 2pm-5pm, and dinner starts at 6pm.

Let it be known that from the sixteenth to the eighteenth of April, there shall be a Faire to celebrate the arts and artisanal crafts, and this faire shall be held in the lord baron's holding known as Castle Tannenberg. The lord Baron shall be there to welcome all and sundry to this demesne, but especially those who wish to share their and display their myriad workes.

The Barony of Bryn Gwlad, the Shire of Ffynnon Gath, and the Incipient Stronghold of Hellsgate present Guardian of the Gauntlet and Yule Revel December 12, 2009

The Barony of the Southdowns invites you to attend an afternoon/evening of social celebration. Bring out your POMP and dress in your finest for our annual 12th Night Celebration. Display your heraldry and help us decorate the hall with your banners. Come enjoy the Games, Dancing and general Merry Making!!!

Come celebrate the start of winter with Gwyntarian. Dress in garb, bring feast gear (including candles) and a dish to share, and be prepared to have fun.

David Caldwell of the National Museum of Scotland does not believe the recognized theory that the famous Chessmen of Lewis belonged to a merchant passing through Scotland. Caldwell thinks the owner was a noble who lived in the area, and that the pieces may not have been "chessmen" at all.

In 15th century Italy, a young nobleman finds himself betrayed by a rival family, and seeks vengeance against his enemies. The plot of an engaging new film or novel? No, it's the storyline for Assassin's Creed II, Ubisoft's top-selling video game set in the Renaissance.

The darkest part of the Winter is upon us! Come help us celebrate the Winter Solstice and the return of sunlight and longer days. Come join us as we share in the warmth of friendship, the joy of laughter and the delight of good food. Games, songs, and dancing will be encouraged! There will be an autocrat's whim contest for the best table decorations, an A&S contest for black and white in any mode, and a Heart's whim contest for the person who is best able to stay in persona. Dust off your creativity and imagination and give these contests a try!

Come and celebrate the season. This year's Yule Court will be held at the Huachuca Oaks Camp. Please bring your games and your dancing shoes. There will be cookies for the young (and young at heart) to decorate and take with them and a few other activities for them as well.