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Scholar thinks original Robin Hood may be from Kent, England
An English scholar and author has put forth the theory that Robin Hood was originally William of Keynsham, a bailiff who led a group of archers against the invading French in the woods near Sussex and Kent in 1216.
Same-Gender Consorts: Proposed Corpora Change
Ariel de Courtenay, from the Inspirational Equality consortium, offers her analysis of the Board's recent proposal for a change in Corpora related to same-gender couple in Royal Lists.
Roman brothel coin first of its kind found in Britain
London pastry chef Regis Cursan must have been surprised by his discovery of an ancient coin near Putney Bridge in West London, especially since the coin "depicts a man and a woman engaged in an intimate act." (photos)
First Same-Gender Couple to Ascend Baronial Thrones in Caid
Baron Ursul and Baroness Colette of Caid’s Barony of Gyldenholt have made SCA history by inviting a same-gender couple to become their heirs (posted with kind permission of the author, Mistress Caitlin Christiana Wintour).
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Baron Giles Hill and Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia invested as reeves of the Barony of Gyldenholt
Messer Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia offers a first-hand account of the recent investiture in the Barony of Gyldenholt.
Peerapalooza at West Kingdom Twelfth Night
At Teufelberg, in the West Kingdom, Their Majesties Rolf the Relentless and Aurora Komnene created seven new peers at Twelfth Night on January 7.
Dragon lanterns shine light on centuries past
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.
A Challenge to all Houses in the Known World
In an open letter, Clan Marshin Fayne challenges households, clans, and other non-official groups to offer assistance to the SCA's official branches in meeting the financial stipulations of the recently-announced legal settlement.
Call For Gulf Wars classes/events/demos, etc.
Mistress Solveig Eiriksdottir, Overall Class Coordinator for Gulf Wars 2012, is seeking class and demo instructors for the upcoming War.
SCA Inc. announces settlement of major lawsuit
The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) has been operating under the burden of a massive and difficult legal battle that has critically drained resources and caused significant ongoing difficulties for the organization. In October 2011, the board of the SCA and its legal counsel were finally able to resolve this issue, but not without significant financial costs.
"The Mourners" at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is currently hosting the exhibition The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy, one of the masterpieces of late medieval sculpture in Europe. The exhibit will run January 21, 2012 through April 15, 2012.
Swords stolen from California Shakespeare company
Insurance News Net reports that, in late December 2011, three thousand dollars worth of swords were stolen from the Redlands Shakespeare Festival, Redlands, California. The theft included many large swords and specialty items.
Taran and Heleyne new Prince and Princess of Oertha
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.
Bids sought for SCA 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Society for Creative Anachronism is seeking bids for the 50th Year Anniversary Celebration of its founding in 1966.
Dziuginte Litovka elevated to Pelican at East Kingdom Twelfth Night
Principal Herald Baron Rowen Cloteworthy reports that Their Majesties Gregor and Kiena of the Kingdom of the East offered entry into the Order of the Pelican to Lady Dziuginte Litovka at Their recent Twelfth Night in the Barony of Carillion.
East Kingdom 12th Night 2012 photos online
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.
Applicants sought for position of Society Webminister
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Society Webminister.
Applicants sought for position of Compleat Anachronist Art Director
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Compleat Anachronist Art Director. The Compleat Anachronist is a monograph series, published four times a year, with each 56- to 60-page issue focusing on one topic.
Juliana Foxcroft elevated to Laurel in Northshield
Master Andrixos reports that THL Juliana Foxcroft has been placed on vigil to join the Order of the Laurel by Their Majesties Vladimir and Petranella of the Kingdom of Northshield.
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