The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C. is currently playing host to Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an "unprecedented assembly" of artifacts which tell the story of of the trade routes across the Arabian Peninsula.

King Yngvar and Queen Luce of the Kingdom of Northshield report that Don Edward of Kent and  Domna Dejaneecie Amidarium Vu have been chosen as the new Baron and Baroness of Nordskogen.

The time has come for the next King and Queen of these Glorious Lands of Atenveldt to be decided!  The Spring Crown Tournament will be held in the Shire of Burning Sands.  We here at the Shire would like to invite the populace of the Kingdom to come and see this largely unknown part of the Kingdom.

Arkayn Leatherworks offers goods for all of your leather needs: belts, quivers, tankards,  bracers,sword frogs, sheaths, etc. They specialize in custom work, including artistic leather carvings and embossing, and they carry a wide variety of jewelry, leather, wiccan, and mundane.

Buxom Bitch Horns and Archery offers hand painted drinking horns, leather drinking mugs, sandblasted glass, and Mongolian horse bows made by Istvan Toth.  Check them out on Etsy or look for them at renaissance fairs science fiction conventions or SCA.  They were formally known as The Stag and The Griffin.

Mistress Barbara Sterling offers a detailed report on the recent Crown List for the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.

Avacal's Coronet was held on the November 17, 2012 in the Shire of Sigelhindas. Congratulations to their new Heirs, Sir Einar and Mistress Sadb.

Richard Larmer reports that he has posted video from the recent Fall 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Ealdormere on his YouTube Channel.

Megan, who resides in the Kingdom of the West, reports that Sir Felix Arnett von Danzig has won the November 10, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Lochac. Sir Felix was inspired in His endeavor by Eva von Danzig.

Chiara reports that Duke Donngal, inspired by Catalina, was the victor of the November 10, 2012 Crown Tournament in the kingdom of Calontir.

China had been an empire for over 1,000 year when the Mongol heir to Genghis, Kublai Khan, roared into the southern part of the country in the 13th century. Carrie Gracie of the BBC has a feature story.

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Battle of Hastings, measures an impressive 70m (230ft). Now an artist from Somerset, England has engraved the entire piece onto a crystal bowl. (photo)

Catrin reports that commentary and photos from the first court of Edward and Thyra of the East Kingdom are now available on the East Kingdom Gazette.

Cateline la broderesse reports that she has created two albums of photos from the Fall 2012 Coronation of Edward and Thyra which took place recently in the Kingdom of the East. The photos are available on her PicassaWeb site.

Caelin on Andrede reports that he has created two albums of photos taken by Pyro at the recent Coronation in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The photos are available to view on Flickr.

Brita reports that photos from Crown Tournament, which took place October 27, 2012 in the Shire of Endewearde, are now available to view online. The photos are posted on her Shutterfly website.

The news has come down that Amos the Pious was the victor of the November 3, 2013 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Atlantia. His Highness was inspired in His endeavor by Ysabela.

On the 14th to the 16th of December, Aros will hold Nordmarks Principality Coronet Tournament in Järlåsa bygdegård. Prince Brendan and Princess Niamh invites the people of Nordmark to participate in and bear witness of the tournament that will determine Their heirs!

As the cold winter winds of the Arctic take hold, Their Highnesses Varyag and Trava, Prince and Princess of Oertha, invite one and all to bear witness to the selection of Their Heirs by right of combat and Their Investiture the following day.

Join us as the Heirs of Calontir are revealed, and the future of the Kingdom is assured!

Edwin reports that he has created an album of photos from the Fall 2012 Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of Northshield. The photos are available on Flickr.

THL Kersteken Janzdochtere reports that Master Trumbrand the Wanderer, inspired by Lady Master Kayla the Cheerful, was the winner of the Fall 2012 Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

On October 27, 2012, the East Kingdom Gazette reports that Duke Gregor von Heisler was the victor of the East Kingdom's Fall Crown Tournament. His Grace was inspired in his endeavor by Countess Kiena Stewart.

Marc Carlson reports that he has created an album of photos from the September 22, 2012 Coronation in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The photos are available to view on Flickr.

Bridget and Edward report that they have created albums of photos from Fall 2012 Crown Tournament which took place recently in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.

Alaxandair reports that he has created an album of photos from the Fall 2012 Crown Tournament of Khan Khalek and Khatun Branwyn of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. The photos are available on his public Facebook page.

Baroness Kateryn of the Amber Mists reports that Count Morgan Olander was the victor of the Fall 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Northshield. His Excellency was inspired by Countess Lusche Della Cassiago.

Hirsch reports that Bjarnheðinn Hamarsson was the victor of the September 29, 2012 Coronet Tournament in the Principality of the Mists, Kingdom of the West. His Highness was inspired by Dýrfinna Guðmundsdottir.

Duke Brannos of Legio Draconis reports that Sir Lucien Phillip deBordeaux was the winner of the October 20, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Middle. Sir Lucien was inspired in His endeavor by Baroness Catarina deBruyn.

On November 10, 2012, in the fair Barony of Marinus, we will be celebrating the hard work of our current Baron and Baroness, William and Sara Beth and all they have done for our Barony as well as celebrating the Investiture of our new Baron and Baroness.  Join us for fun, fighting, and feasting.