Jousting is often depicted in film as quite a romantic sport, with the lady gracing her champions lance with her scarf. In reality it could be a deadly past time

Liadin Chu reports that TH Lord Quilliam, inspired by Baroness Dagmar Halvdan, was the victor of the October 31, 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Ealdormere. (video)

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On 6 July 1415 Jan Hus was burned at the stake as a heretic. Using John Wyclif as a comparison, it becomes clear that Hus could have survived his trial.

An archaeologist and a stonemason recently risked life and limb to investigate the ruins of the Old Man of Wick, a 12th century Scottish castle believed to have been built by Harald Maddadsson, the Earl of Orkney. The castle is perched precariously on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea.

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At the recent Fall 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Artemisia, Their Majesties Sean and Nisa placed Countess Esabell Grant on vigil for elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

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Baroness Aurelia Rufinia of the Barony of Carolingia reports that Sir Edward Grey of Lochleven was the winner of the October 31, 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the East. Sir Edward fought for the honor of Lady Marguerite Ingen Lochlainn.

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science will present an exhibition of props from the recent film version of the Chronicles of Narnia October 3, 2009 - January 18, 2010.

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How many times have you been told by SCA members, "Pink isn't period?" If the answer is more than two, you may want to take a look at a website created by Lady Louise which disputes this claim and offers historic images as evidence.

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If you would have become a medieval warrior, what kind would you have been? Allthetests.com has a quiz to find out.

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Fausta has posted an album of photos from Great Western War 2009 which took place recently in the Kingdom of Caid.

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Archaeologists have discovered a hoard of more than 300 marble items dating to the 13th century in an excavation north of the Old City wall of Acre. The marbles were found in a cellar that had been sealed by a collapse, and include a large stone cross and a large fragment of the rare purple stone, porphyry. Dr. Edna Stern, excavation director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said that "The quality of the marble is excellent and it was undoubtedly imported from abroad." Find out more in the article by Jamie Romm at the Jerusalem Post.

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Marble hoard discovered in Acre originally appeared on About.com Medieval History on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 01:18:34.

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In County Kildare, Ireland, archaeologists have uncovered the skeletal remains of nearly 1,300 people from what is proving to be one of Ireland's largest medieval cemeteries. Located in Ardreigh, Athy, the cemetery was the last resting place for adults and children -- even a 20-week-old fetus -- from at least as far back as the 8th century up to the 14th.
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Extensive medieval Irish cemetery discovered originally appeared on About.com Medieval History on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 23:06:42.

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THL Stefan li Rous has released his monthly article for October detailing what is new in the Florilegium this month.

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Baron Maol Mhichil mac Ghiolla Pheadair of the Kingdom of Northshield reports that Friedrich von Augsburg has been welcomed into the Order of the Pelican.

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Eirik Andersen reports that he has created an album of photos from the 2009 Fall Coronation in the kingdom of Ealdormere. The photos are posted on the Two Ravens website.

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In a world where noble steeds have two wheels, lances are made of foam, and valiant knights program mainframes, comes .... Segway jousting! Join Liam Savage and his band of merry men as they keep the realm safe from Windows viruses in this YouTube video. (video)

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Scientist Maurizio Seracini believes there is s lost Da Vinci painting hidden inside a wall in Florence’s city hall, and he wants to use high tech techniques to find it. The Battle of Anghiari, the largest painting Leonardo ever undertook, was never completed, but was studied "as an unprecedented study of anatomy and motion."

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Great Western War took place recently in the Kingdom of Caid. A photographer from the Los Angeles Times was on hand to capture the fashions of the day. (photos)

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Anthony J. Bryant has created a website showcasing his research on Japanese armor entitled An Online Japanese Armor manual. A sometime resident of Japan and a member of the Nihon Katchû Bugu Kenkyû Hozon Kai (Japanese Arms and Armour Research and Preservation Society), Bryant offers a history of Japanese armor and very detailed tutorials on creation and use of the armor.

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An Italian scientist claims to have reproduced the image on the Shroud of Turin using only materials and techniques known in the Middle Ages. Luigi Garlaschelli, who will present his findings at a conference, said, "The result obtained clearly indicates that this could be done with the use of inexpensive materials and with a quite simple procedure."

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