Surf these sites: A Dictionary of Period Russian Names -- There are over 25,000 names listed on this site. Also: grammar and naming conventions, bibliography, name roots with dates, place names (cities) with dates. Owner: Paul Wickenden of Thanet (Midrealm). Al Mustarib -- A newsletter to serve the dancers and musicians of the Middle-Eastern persuasion in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), as well as those whose interest includes Middle-Eastern Culture. Elizabethan Costuming Page -- Links and articles (with lots of pictures) on clothing worn by the English elite from about 1550-1600: construction, research, underpinnings, patterns, headgear, colors and fabrics, accessories, detailing and decoration. Corset pattern generator and smock pattern generator. Some links on dress in other lands. Owner: Drea Leed. Le Ball de Noir -- A multi-kingdom order that "has come to serve as a reminder to all SCAdians against making unfair judgements against their fellows (both in and outside of the Society). By joining the Order, you take a stand against petty discrimination in our pursuit of the Dream." The Black Ball stands for solidarity against prejudice and discourtesy of all forms. Maintained by Wyvern Hall [East]. Pennsic War -- The basic information site; links to the site for the current War. Pennsic is held in August in Pennsylvania. People and Groups in the SCA -- Numerous links categorized by kingdom and branch in one long page (120K+). Also: inter-kingdom organizations, SCA merchants and some other links. Owner: Eric of Bryniau (who got it from Ellisif Flakkari in Jan 1999). [Eric is in Ealdormere.] Royal Genealogy of the Known World -- Searchable database of all SCA Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses, past and present. Owner: Zahra al-Ishbiiliyah (Ealdormere). SCA Arts and Sciences -- Search engine for Cariadoc''s Miscellany, the Rialto Archive, or selected newsgroups. Links to other pages, sites and search engines. Another good starting place for online SCA research. Owner: Gregory Blount of Isenfir (Atlantia). SCA Related E-mail Lists -- Mailing list info and Web links for most SCA kingdoms and principalities. Owner: Wilthain Westbram (East). SCA-ARTS Listserv Citation Index -- A categorized index of links and citations from messages on the SCA-ARTS listserv. Major categories: crafts, metalwork, cultures, food, garb/clothing/fabric, health and safety, and performing arts. Owner: Inui Nijo (Atenveldt). Slavic Interest Group -- An information exchange for the study of Medieval history and culture in the Slavic world. Member list, newsletters, annotated bibliography, links page, articles and lecture notes. Owner: Paul Wickenden of Thanet (Midrealm). Society for Creative Anachronism -- The main site for the SCA, Inc. An "international organization dedicated to researching and recreating pre-17th century European history." SCA members have been known to study other cultures as well, such as those in Persia, Africa, India, the Orient, and even central America. Site contains numerous resources and links to more. Stefan''s Florilegium Archive -- Archived messages from rec.org.sca ("The Rialto") and other articles grouped by subject by Stefan li Rous. A great place to start research into anything SCA-related. Owner: Gregory Blount of Isenfir (Atlantia). The Lacemaker''s Home Page -- Lacemaker mailing list, some articles, supplier database, lace guild database, links page, some detailed pictures. Owner: Ilaine de Cameron (East). The Rolls Ethereal -- ''The Rolls are intended to be a sort of "phone book" for SCAdians on the Net.'' Searchable database with thousands of entries. Search by name, location, offices, interests, e-mail, home page. Owner: Justin du Coeur (East). The SCA Worldwide Internet Directory -- "A free community-building service available to anyone involved in the Society for Creative Anachronism, anywhere in the world." Also, info on the SCA in South Africa. Brought to you by the Shire of Adamastor [Drachenwald].
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