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…
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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:…
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…