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A history of alcoholic beverages in Russia
Russians are known for their love of vodka, but in the Middle Ages, the Russians displayed great talent at creating other alcoholic beverages including mead. Later, in the early 16th century, monks developed the first recipe for vodka.
17th century Iberian greatsword treatise online
Toshikage reports that the Memorial of the Practice of the Montante by Diogo Gomes de Figueyredo (1651), translated by Eric Myers, is available to download in PDF format on the Oakeshott Institute website.
Three Queens A&S photos online
Mistress Hanna von Dahl has created an album of photos from the Arts & Sciences display at the recent Three Queens event in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. They have been posted on her Flickr website.
500 years of astronomy at Texas museum
The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, will present Other Worlds: Rare Astronomical Works through January 3, 2010. The exhibit will showcase "some of the most important astronomical discoveries of the last 500 years."
"Pattern and Loom" available online
Morgana de Mont-St-Michel of the Barony of Black Diamond in the Kingdom of Atlantia reports that Donald B. Wagner, co-author of the weaving book Pattern and Loom, has made the book available to download in PDF format.
Happy birthday, Asterix!
On October 29, 2009, Gaul's most famous denizon, Asterix, celebrated his Lth birthday. (That would be 50 to the Roman-numerically-challenged.) The comic book character was created in 1959 by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo.
Video of Fall 2009 Drachenwald Crown Tournament final bout on YouTube
Nerissa has posted a video of the finals taken at the recent Fall 2009 Crown Tourney in the Kingdom of Drachenwald on YouTube.
Warriors' Naadam 2009 photos online
Elizabet Marshall has created an album of photos from Warriors' Naadam 2009 which took place October 10 in The Kingdom of the East. The photos are available on Flickr.
Beowulf-era ceremonial hall discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists in Denmark are puzzled over the discovery of a large building "littered with bits and pieces of exquisite golden jewellery, glass and bronze broaches, high quality artifacts, such as drinking glasses and ceramics, which all seem to have been deliberately smashed in some ritual."
Two offered Peerages in Artemisia
Baron K. Braden von Sobernheim reports that two citizens of the Kingdom of Artemisia were offered Peerages by Their Majesties at the recent Feast of St. Esabell.
Controversial Wallace statue returned to creator
For more than ten years, a 13-foot, sandstone statue of William Wallace held a place of honor at the Wallace Monument in Stirling, Scotland, but last year it was returned to sculptor Tom Church "to make way for a new visitor centre." (photo)
AEthelmearc Fall 2009 Crown Tourney finals video on YouTube
Sir Olafr reports that he has posted a video of the final bout between Duke Malcolm and Sir Tindal at the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc.
Experts look to art for new information on the Crusades
The discovery of two Crusader-era murals in a church in Syria may offer archaeologists insight into the history of Christianity during the Middle Ages. The murals are the first found in the Middle East which depict heaven and hell as subject matter.
Gaming like it's 1066
1066, an online game produced by the BBC's Channel 4, allows players to recreate the "English vs Vikings" battles of 1066.
Northshield Fall 2009 Coronation and Caer Anterth Mawr 30th Anniversary photos online
Elspeth O'Leary has created two albums of photos from recent events in the Kingdom of Northshield and has posted them on the Northshield Gallery website.
From the Quarter: Whack-a-Peer
The Quarter strikes again with a very silly - but fun - game of "Whack a Peer" in which players are encouraged to whack, poke at, or in some way annoy Peers of the Kingdom of Trimaris for points.
Qulliam and Dagmar new Heirs to Ealdormere Throne
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)
Experts assess condition of Scotland's cliff-bound Old Wick
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.
Countess Esabell Grant elevated to Pelican in Artemisia
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.
Sir Edward Grey of Lochleven victorious in East Kingdom Crown
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.