Rebloging ‘Beadwork and Reenactment’: Insights from Phoenix Safe Place
I hope you enjoy this beautiful bejeweled post by Helga Phoenix
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Scribe Song sung by Master Dolan.
Scribe Song sung by the Barony of the Lonely Tower’s own Master Dolan. Unfortunately there is a lot of background noise in the video, but you can still hear the song and M. Dolan’s wonderful bardic voice. Words by HL Ingeborg bildsbriotr Ulfsdottir; music by Master Dolan Madoc of Harlech. YouTube Published on Feb 21, 2013
Celebrating New Year in 15th Century Bruges
As we usher in a new year, I thought it’d be fun to take a step back to 15th-century Bruges. We can see how Jehanne Bening might have celebrated. Spoiler alert: no champagne or midnight countdowns! But there was plenty of food, faith, and fellowship to go around in her bustling city. Let’s look at…
Are You Keeping an SCA Portfolio?
Have you started your SCA portfolio yet? Why do you even need one? If you are new to the SCA I’m sure you aren’t thinking in those terms. But I bet you’re taking pictures. As you take them, be sure to take some of what you make too. Everything you make, awesome or crap. Digital…
Google, Pinterest and AI: Modern Tools Helping Recreate SCA Period Items
Searching for pre-17th-century items to recreate is a big part of what we do in the SCA. It’s our thing, and it’s really exciting! Every item that inspires us to recreate something has a story behind it, and we love discovering those stories. We call this quest for information “research,” but it’s definitely not boring…
Commentary with Heart: A Guide to Supportive Judging
Hey there, fellow SCA enthusiasts! Because Kingdom Arts and Sciences Competition is fast approaching, today, I want to talk about judging. A topic that’s close to my heart. But before we get to it, let’s set the stage with a friendly reminder. The ultimate goal here isn’t just to decide the worthiness of an entry….
Reblog: The Rise and Legacy of the Kievan Rus’: A Story of Origins, Power, and Transformation
Explore the rise, golden age, and legacy of the Kievan Rus’, a powerful medieval state in Eastern Europe that shaped modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus through trade, conquest, and cultural fusion. The Rise and Legacy of the Kievan Rus’: A Story of Origins, Power, and Transformation