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Group Name and Description Members Activity
SCA-Garb    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
Medieval Renaissance costuming discussion for Society for Creative Anachronism participants and related groups. The list is not restricted to just Western European costuming. You do *not* have to be a paid member of the SCA to participate in this list; all are welcome.
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Was Jesus an Historical Figure?   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Ancient History ]
*Papyrus fragment: Duke University Archive Along with subject material on the origins of Christianity ideas are raised from works by authors such as Paula Fredriksen, G.A. Wells, Earl ...
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SCA Newcomers - A place for SCA Newcomers    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
This is a place for newcomers to the SCA to discuss arms, names, heavy weapons fighting, garb and other topics unique to the SCA. Please feel free to ask any questions you have, as many ...
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Nova-Roma   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Ancient History / Roman Empire ]
THIS IS A MODERATED LIST This is the mailing list for Nova Roma, which is dedicated to the principles, philosophy and faith of ancient Rome. We discuss points of history, organizational ...
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Renaissance Faires - Guilds, Troupes, an    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Renaissance Faires ]
Here's a place to chat about all aspects of Renaissance Faires throughout the US and Globally. Interested in trading stories or photos from faires around the world - this is the place ...
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SCA Singles The Badge has Passed!!!!!!!!    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
The SCA - Singles club is for those of us in the SCA who are single. This is a place where you can chat with others, who are single as well... Flirting and adult conversation are normal ...
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Renaissance Fun - For all fans of Renaissance Fair    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance ]
Renaissance Fun is one of the first Renaissance Faire related groups created. This is a place for all Rennies, Otters, Ren Rats, Weasels, Wenches, Rouges, and all fans of Renaissance ...
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Kingdom of Atenveldt Mailing List (aka "   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
List for the Kingdom of Atenveldt of the Society for Creative Anachronism (
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Garb4Sale   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance ]
For buying, selling, or trading of medieval and Renaissance related clothing, costumes, and accessories. For those of you running relevant businesses, try to limit advertisement ...
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B-29 SuperFortress is a mailing list dedicated to the amazing flying machine, the B-29 Superfortress.   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / 20th Century / World War II ]
The B-29 Superfortress was born in response to the Army Air Corps demand for a bomber capable of flying 400 miler per hour, carrying a ton of bombs, and flying missions up to 5,000 ...
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Medieval Leather Research    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance ]
The purpose of this group is to share and further the knowledge of those persons interested in the study of Medieval leather and leatherwork. We are interested in discussing accurate, ...
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Courtesans and Courtly Ladies of Venice   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
A group for those who have a courtesan persona within the SCA, or just have an interest in the history of courtesans, courtly ladies, the role of women in the Renaissance, or Venice and ...
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WW2 Repro Paperwork   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / 20th Century / World War II / Living History ]
WW2 Repro Paperwork No impression is complete without all the little details. One thing the soldier was never found without his personal papers. If you are a WW2 reenactor who takes ...
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The Second Annual Acadiana Medieval Fair   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Renaissance Faires ]
Step back in time to the Romantic age of Geoffrey Chaucer at the Second annual Acadiana Medieval Faire. On your visit to the Acadiana Medieval Faire your will encounter lively ...
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Renaissance Faire Photographers   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Renaissance Faires ]
Renaissance Faire photographers - a group sharing photos of friends, family and participants in renaissance & pirate faires, primarily in the South. Also sharing comments on ...
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House Ironrose   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
A discussion group and online community for female fighters in the SCA and their supporters. This list will shortly be replaced by a new website. Stay tuned for details.
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French military history of the 1930s and 1940s   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / 20th Century / World War II ]
This mailing list is an outgrowth of the "France 1940" web site (see link on this page) and takes over from the old "France 1940 forum". As with the web site, this is devoted to French ...
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F&IWAR is an active community of living   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / 18th Century / Living History ]
The French and Indian War is an active community of living historians, re-enactors, research historians, historical writers, genealogists, and other persons interested in the period of ...
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SCA Food and Feasts   
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
It is hoped that List members will find open discussion in the areas of medieval food and feasts. Topics cover all aspects of cooking and feasting. This List has come about from the ...
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Slavic Interest Group (SIG) List    [Recent Messages]
[ in Entertainment & Arts / Humanities / History / By Time Period / Medieval and Renaissance / Society for Creative Anachronism ]
A discussion of the history and culture of the Medieval Slavic, Central European, and Eastern European worlds (and neighbors). Aimed specifically towards members of the Slavic Interest ...
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