By Dame Deirdre O’Siodhachain This article originally appeared in The Oak #13. It is has been edited and updated by the author. “There are, of course, ambitions that are wholly…
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Pelican Medallion for Ollamh Lanea
by Bran Mydwynter One of our challenges—and opportunities—as SCAdian artists is to translate historical artwork into forms which suit our in-Society requirements. In May I was honored to design a…
In Black and White: Period Legal Documents
By Mistress Deirdre O’Siodhachain This article originally appeared in The Oak #20. This article has been edited and updated by the author. As the author, I would like to note…
A Tournament ala Charny: A Modest Proposal
By Deirdre O’Siodhachain “Charny asks: Because I do not know what kind of people are called preux, I ask what they should necessarily have done before they bear this name…
Ode to Commius
By Anubh na Preachain, 2020 (spelling of name changed to Anauved de Mona in 2022) (Jump to the Documentation below) Commius comes to Albion and GaulCommius sees us, Germans, Celts,…
Historical Origins of the Shot Put
By THL Tegan of Anglesey, Collegiate Shot Putter If you’re looking for a historical sport to integrate into your household’s medieval athletic games look no further than the shot put….
A Silk Embroidered Spanish Almspurse
by Helena Kassandreia, MKA Jessica Gebhard, Shire of Roxbury Mill Introduction In the pre-pocket era, purses were a common means of carrying around money and small, precious items. Depending on…
The Nine Worthies Revisited
by Deirdre O’Siodhachain (Terry Sheehan) This article originally appeared in The Oak #8. It has been revised and dated April 8, 2023. A roasted peacock dressed with its feathers is…
Interview with Lord Aurelio Vitrisoni
The Oak recently interviewed Lord Aurelio Vitrisoni regarding his display at Kingdom Arts and Sciences (KASF). Lord Aurelio’s work and citations can be found as well on his website: https://sites.google.com/view/aurelio-vitrisoni/home …
Greetings from the week after KASF 2022!
We had a beautiful day in Mebane, North Carolina. The activities ranged all over — from a Rare Book Room in a quiet room where people could go and gasp…