By Aíbinn of Roxbury Mill In May, the Shire of Roxbury Mill held our annual event, Skewered V. Our theme this year was Tenoch’s Table, a celebration of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica….
Author: Mariana
The Historic Evolution of Beaded Netting
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
Materials of Construction for Beaded and Goldwork Aumônière
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
The Pelican Cap of a Lady, Maria Woeltzerin
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
European Oil Lamps from Prehistory through the Viking Age
By Eirik Gralókkr (Michael S. Matthews) Lamps that burned animal fat for illumination can be traced back to the Paleolithic, some 40,000 years ago (de Beaune & White, 1993). They…
Tempore Atlantia, 1000 – 1350 CE, Spring Crown Tournament 2025
by Baronesa Beatriz Alaures de la Oya The Tempore Atlantia is a contest to determine the best entry for one of four time periods. The contest time period rotates among:…
Cultura Atlantia, Coronation of Abran and Anya II
by Baronesa Beatriz Aluares de la Oya, Kingdom Competitions Deputy 13th century Spain saw a golden age of scholarship and culture promoted by Alfonso X, and this reign’s Cultura Atlantia…
Missive From the Royal Baker
Greetings Loyal Readers, My name is Master Lochlainn hua Rigbarddain, the current Royal Baker. I was selected during the reign of Randall and Iul’iana. I entered two versions of marchpane…
Viking Sunstone And Treasure Beads: A Navigational Aid
By Lord Alan MacFarlane, Royal Scientist This project is my interpretation of a possible Viking era sunstone necklace using period-correct glass beads and bronze wire. The item would likely have…
Atlantia’s New Guild Liaison
by Dame Sophia the Orange, KMOAS Atlantia’s collection of guilds is exciting, and now we have a new officer in the MOAS department to help! Baroness Olwen has stepped up…