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New Release: Folk Flame – A Third Compilation of Odinist Artists
OR Media in association with the Odinic Rite are proud to announce the release of our third album, entitled ‘Folk Flame’.
Pagan mom challenges Bible giveaway at North Carolina school
A pagan mother’s challenge to the distribution of donated Bibles at a local school has prompted the Buncombe County Board of Education to reevaluate its policies regarding religious texts.
Yorkshire Museum launches final appeal to save £24,000 Iron Age Tadcaster Torc
Yorkshire Museums Trust is launching one last push to raise the cash to acquire the first Iron Age gold torc to be found in the county.
‘Piracy’ student loses US extradition battle over copyright infringement
Richard O’Dwyer, a computing student at Sheffield Hallam University, faces a potential 10-year term in a US jail despite never having been to America or using web servers based in the country.
Roman helmet’s ‘astounding’ restoration
Roman helmet which was buried in a Leicestershire field for around 2,000 years has been displayed at the British Museum.
Wind farm to be built at site of decisive Civil War battle
A wind farm is to be built at the site of one of the most important battles ever fought on English soil, despite officials admitting that the scheme will “harm the setting” of the historic location.
Hobby historian claims King Arthur in Yarrow grave
AN Edinburgh hobby historian is claiming the Yarrow Stone marks the grave of King Arthur, writes Sally Gillespie.
Region’s ancient monuments in peril from the hikers and bikers
ANCIENT burial mounds and monuments dating back to the Bronze Age in Yorkshire’s national parks are at risk of being lost forever amid a surge in popularity in walking and mountain biking.
Top 10 Medieval News Stories of 2011
This year was notable for the theft of an important medieval manuscript, new research on the origins on the Black Death and Viking archaeological discoveries on the British Isles.
The Hobbit Movie Trailer
The trailer is out and we get to see a young Bilbo Baggins embark on his adventure to stop the dragon Smaug.
Archaeologists hunt for Viking heritage in Sherwood Forest
The land surrounding a mysterious ancient monument in Sherwood Forest is to be researched after a local history group received a £50,000 lottery grant.
Finally… Solo Farmer Fights Monsanto and Wins
Monsanto has long been trying to establish control over the seeds of the plants that produce food for the world.
Was Uffington White Horse really a unicorn?
A historical campaign group has launched a £50,000 bid to have the world famous Uffington White Horse made into a unicorn.
