Celebrate the reign of Their Royal Majesties Iuean and Gwyneth as Spring comes to all corners of the Kingdom of An Tir!

Have you ever asked yourself, "Self, how could help the Chirurgeons who work so long and hard at Estrella War?” Well, ponder no more for there is a way for you to help.  We are in need of Chirurgeon Clerks. NOTE: This issue also contains an announcement about pre-registration at Crown Tournament.

The Barony of Gryphon’s Lair has the distinct honor and pleasure of hosting Their Majesties' Sean & Nisa Spring Crown Tournament to determine the heirs to the Gryphon Thrones. April 7, 2012

The time draws near when two great and wondrous events will take place in the Southern Outlands, Crown Tournament and the Princess Protector Tourney. The first, of course, is the finding of an Heir for Their Royal Majesties, Kynan III and Gilliana, mighty King and graceful Queen of the Outlands.

Sir Drogo reports that Count Patrick O'Malley of Ulidia defeated Sir Ragnar in the final bout of the Spring 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Caid.

Katharine of Cate Hall reports that Lord Thomas d'Revel, fighting for Mistress Ilora von Neunhoff, was the winner of the March 3, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.

Cateline la broderesse and Brita report that they have created albums of photos from Market Day at Birka 2012 which took place recently in the Kingdom of the East. Cateline's photos are available on PicasaWeb. Brita's photos are available on Kodak Gallery.

The Reverend James Bruce of St Michael and All Angels in Lyndhurst, England wanted a new driveway for the church, and allowed archaeologists to excavate the mound on which the church stands. Under the church, they discovered nearly 100 bits of medieval pottery.

Come bear witness and join Their Majesties, Uther and Kara, as They hold the tournament to determine who shall be Their heirs with a weekend of fighting, arts, sciences, dance, music, competitions, revelry and more.

With the blessing of Their Radiant Solar Majesties Craven and Elzbieta, the Barony of Twin Moons invites one and all to join in the lands of the Lunatic Barony to bear witness to the spectacle that is Crown Tournament! 

Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia offers a first-hand account of the recent investiture in the Barony of Gyldenholt.

In honor the the Year of the Dragon, the Chengdu Temple Fair in China is displaying 43 dragon-themed lantern sets, some dating back centuries.

Baron Khevron reports that Taran Arnfast, fighting for Heleyne of Avebury, defeated Viscount Sir Kenric Maur, fighting for Dagmar the Red, in two fights in the final bout of the Coronet Tournament in the Principality of Oertha, Kingdom of the West.

Cateline la broderesse reports that she has created an album of photos from 12th Night 2012 which took place recently in the Kingdom of the East. The photos are available on PicasaWeb.

The Barony of Raven's Cove is honored to host the Coronation of Bryan of Sacred Stone & Brianna O'Duinn. Come all and help make their day one to remember. The beautiful lands of Raven's Cove await you!

Alaxandair reports that he has created an album of photos from Kingdom 12th Night which took place recently in the Barony of the Debatable Lands, Kingdom of AEthelmearc. The photos are available to view on his public Facebook site.

The Israel Antiquities Authority reports that remnants of a Byzantine oil jar, dating to the 6th century, has been found on Netanya's Poleg beach. The presence of the large jar suggests trade in olive oil along the Israeli coast. (photo)

Archaeologist Neil Holbrook, chief executive at Cotswold Archaeology, called the discovery of an 1,800-year-old enamelled cockerel figurine in the grave of a child a "most spectacular" find. The figurine is believed to have religious significance. (photo)

Midwinter Coronation Celebrating the Winter Solstice and marking the 10th anniversary of the Kingdom of Lochac on 7/7/2012

On Legio Draconis, Hrólfr reports that Hrafn Olafsson was the winner of the Winter 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. His Highness was inspired in His endeavor by Elizabeta di Valore della Rosawill.

Armour Archive reports that Sir Marius Lucian Fidelis, fighting for Mistress Conna Ingen Ui Chearbhaill was the victor of the January 15, 2012 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Calontir.

The Incipient Shire of Depedene under Wychwood invites one and all to the grand spectacle that is Crown Tourney!

The Barony of Castel Rouge Presents The Northshield Crown Tournament of Prince Wulfgar
Von-Ostrand and Princess Devon Ffrench

In the Israeli city of Acre around 500 CE, Larry the Baker left his mark. A ceramic Byzantine bread stamp has been unearthed bearing the classic Jewish seven branch Menorah and the name "Laurentius" written out in Greek letters.

BEING the Investiture of Mistress Marion del Okes and Don Collin Monro of Tadcaster, AND featuring the Inaugural Baronial Arts and Sciences Championship AS WELL AS Fighting, Fencing, Feasting AND Mithgiladan's Grand Challenge, all good Gentles are invited to join the Barony of Iron Bog on this most Auspicious Day.

The recent Court of Their Majesties Isenwulf and Rosalinda, King and Queen of Aethelmearc, held at the Rhydderich Hael Baronial Investiture, was a busy one with the investiture of the new Baron and Baroness of Rhydderich Hael and the creation of two new Peers.

Their Highnesses Varyag and Trava, Prince and Princess of Oertha, cordially invite all to come bear witness to the tournament that will temper the sword that will become Their Successors to the Coronets of Oertha!

Pennsic XLI is going to be different from any Pennsic before it. For the first time, the traditional opponents, the East Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom, will be fighting as allies, against AEthelmearc, in whose lands Pennsic lies, and Atlantia.

A recent report in Urðarbrunnur, the journal of the science association at Laugar in the rural district Þingeyjarsveit, Iceland, suggests that remains found in a large hole in the turf wall in Þegjandadalur, Iceland show the practice of ritual sacrifice in the time before the country converted to Christianity.

Archaeologists continue to make new discoveries that shed light on the construction and use of Stonehenge. The latest discoveries are "evidence of two huge pits positioned on celestial alignment" marking the rising and setting of the sun.