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Samurai armor at the Met
Fighting heroically, while looking good and living well, seems to be the theme of an exhibit at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868 runs through January 10 , 2009. (photos)
Great Western War XII photos online
Bannthegn Lisabetta shares an album of photos taken by herself and Lady Arianna at the recent Great Western War in the Kingdom of Caid. The album has been posted on the Picasaweb website.
US in better shape than Rome, says Cornell professor
"Almost everything that has happened [in the United States] over the last year has happened in some deviation before in the period that I study, which is essentially the equivalent of 2008 for the Roman Empire," said said Kim Bowes, Cornell assistant professor of classical archaeology at a recent lecture.
Fashions of the Mary Rose to go on display
Years after its discovery, the Mary Rose, the famous Tudor warship, continues to excite researchers. The latest items to be displayed show that the 16th century sailor was very conscious of his appearance.
Dealing from the Meridian deck
Lord Wulf cu Battell of the Kingdom of Meridies has created a set of playing cards based on a 15th century deck.
Son of Hawkwood Howl photos online
Adam Ingram has posted an album of photos from the Son of Hawkwood Howl which took place October 24, 2009 in the Barony of Hawkwood, Kingdom of Atlantia, on his Psaltery Dreams website. An additional set of photos by Baroness Adeliza is also available.
For newcomers: SCA Online Demo
New to the SCA? Want to know information about the Society and what activities are available? Check out the SCA Online Demo, a collection of articles and photos relating to activities in the SCA.
Quills & Swords photos online
Hrothgar has created an album of photos from Quills & Swords an event which took place recently in the kingdom of Calontir. The photos have been posted on Flickr.
Royal proposal at Trimaris Crown Tournament
Bran reports on Legio Draconis that Duke Thorstenn the WrongHand was the victor in the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Trimaris. Thorsten was inspired by Duchess Zephyrine.
William Castille elevated to Pelican in Lochac
Glynyhavr reports that Their Majesties Gabriel and Constanzia, King and Queen of Lochac, have elevated William Castille to the order of the Pelican.
Ravensfair photos online
Meisha has created an album of photos from Ravensfaire, which took place recently in the Kingdom of the Outlands. The album is posted on Flickr.
4th century Roman temple found in Tuscany
A rectangular stone and marble temple, built using the opus testaceum technique, has been discovered near Marina di Alberese in central Italy. The existence of the 4th century temple may suggest a larger settlement in the area.
Experts believe software proves Shakespeare collaborated
Sir Brian Vickers, an authority on Shakespeare at the Institute of English Studies at the University of London, is a believer in the theory that the Bard did not write all of his plays alone. Now a software program called Pl@giarism may help his case.
Icelandic Althing photos online
Eirik Andersen reports that he has posted an album of photos from the Icelandic Althing event which took place recently in Eoforwic, Kingdom of Ealdormere. The photos are available on the Two Ravens website.
A feast for the orgy
In an article for Remembrance of Meals Past, Corky White remembers the time she was asked to prepare a Roman feast for a Harvard professor.
Agincourt redux
The Battle of Agincourt took place on St. Crispin’s Day, October 25, 1415, and the details of the victory of the English over the French has been debated since that time. In a recent article for the New York Times, James Glanz looks at the controversy which continues to this day.
Notes on Agincourt
Agincourt Computing has created a website chronicling the history and literature surrounding the Battle of Agincourt, the 1415 battle between the French and the English near Calais.
Benefit concert to feature Heather Dale and Mary-Florence Bartley
On November 28, 2009, Marian of Heatherdale and Mary Hannah Le Moyne will present a "special concert to raise money for the Elisabeth Fry Society of Simcoe County" (Barrie, Ontario)>
TRM Northshield place two on vigil, including Gabriel Andvaka, current President of the Society
Their Stellar Majesties Siegfried and Elizabeth, King and Queen of Northshield, placed two gentles on vigil for peerages at the Stellar University of Northshield (SUN) on 7 November 2009.