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Experts believe they have found true site of Battle of Bosworth Field
A new study of documents, artifacts, and archaeological surveys seem to prove the true location of the Battle of Bosworth, the site of the death of King Richard of England. (map & photo)
Medieval Irish abbots lived "life of O'Riley"
Ongoing excavations on the grounds of Rothe House in Kilkenny, Ireland, have discovered that Cistercian abbots, who had a previous residence at the site, lived a lavish lifestyle of roast swan and French wine.
Byzantine-era road uncovered in Jerusalem
The Madaba Map, a mosaic depicting 6th-7th century Jerusalem, shows Cardo Street in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Now, the Byzantine-era street has been discovered by archaeologists.
Evidence of pre-Islamic society found in Ghana
Archaeologists working on a site near the village of Yikpabongo in the western African country of Ghana have discovered dozens of clay figures depicting people and animals dating from the 7th to 13th centuries. They believe the artifacts are evidence of a pre-Islamic society.
Estrella War XXVI photos online
Lady Ailish, Séaghdha mac Roberd, and Christmas report that they have created albums of photos from the recent Estrella War XXVI. Ailish's photos are available at PicasaWeb, and Christmas' on Flickr.
The love poems of Michelangelo on display
In his fifties, it appears that renaissance master Michelangelo fell in love with a Roman nobleman 40 years his junior. A record of the infatuation can be found in handwritten sonnets on display for the first time at the British Museum in London.
Drachenwald's first Crown Tourney video available on YouTube
Sir Corby has posted video of the first Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Drachenwald. The tourney took place in 1993.
Baroness Peregrine of Thescorre elevated to Pelican in AEthelmearc
THLord Brandubh O Donnghaile, Silver Buccle Herald for the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, reports that Her Majesty Elena elevated Baroness Peregrine of Thescorre to the Order of the Pelican at the February 27, 2010 College of Three Ravens.
Beautiful blacksmithing
Cal Lane has taken the art of blacksmithing to a whole new level by transforming 44 gallon steel drums into works of art.
"Suburban Knights: A return to the Middle Ages" on sale now
Author and photographer E. F. Kitchen has produced a new book on the Society for Creative Anachronism entitled Suburban Knights: A return to the Middle Ages.
Shroud of Turin expected to draw crowds from around the world
Whether it is real or an inspired hoax, the Shroud of Turin is one of the most recognized holy relics in the world. Its upcoming display is expected to draw over two million visitors to Turin Cathedral.
Sir Conrad Breakring new Prince of Caid
Duke Jason Griffiths of ShadowHyrst reports that Sir Conrad Breakwing was the winner of the March 6, 2010 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Caid. He was inspired by Eleanor di Michelozzo Gianfigliazi.
Fighting and archery at Gulf Wars XIX
THL Egil Haraldsson, Rangemaster for Live Weapons at Gulf Wars XIX, offers announcements regarding tournaments, at the upcoming War.
Tristan Dragonheart victor of Atenveldt Crown Tourney
Mycatehall reports that Thegn Sir Tristan Dragonheart was the victor of the March 6, 2010 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.
Shava's Gulf Wars bardic project
Viscountess Elashava bas Riva of the Kingdom of Northshield reports that she will be creating video of bardic performances at the upcoming Gulf Wars.
Views on risk: past and present
In a recent lecture entitled "Risk and Humanities," Cambridge classicist Mary Beard explored "the images of gambling and associated brawls that appear on the walls of bars in Pompeii."
Renaissance texts "unread and unstudied"
In a podcast for the Classics and Ancient History website, Peter Mack and Maude Vanhalen discuss Renaissance thought and the fact that much of its works, most written in Latin, have been "largely unread and unstudied." (MP3)
Ansteorra Kingdom A&S photos online
Lady Elisava Illiesca, aka Bess shares an album of photos taken at the recent Kingdom A&S event in the Kingdom of Ansteorra.
SCAtoday.net Editor hits 10,000 article milestone
Milica doesn't know I'm publishing this, but I couldn't resist! Over this past weekend, our devoted Editor-In-Chief hit a major milestone when her 10,000th article was published on this web site.
Auning Woman: "a perfectly ordinary looking woman"
Experts at the Panum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark have shown the world the face of the 2000-year-old Auning Woman, found in 1886 in a northeastern Jutland bog.
