Tag Archives: SCA

Faux Horn Lanterns

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

I strive for historic accuracy, but safety comes first. At events I am living in a canvas tent, and wind is often an issue. For these reasons, I skip the romance of the open flame in favor of electric tealights. … Continue reading →

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Heraldry ornament

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

   For Yule this year we’ve been asked to make ornaments of our heraldry to decorate the tree. This is my quick-&-dirty attempt the night before. It’s painted linen. Romans didn’t use heraldry in the SCA/ Medieval sense, so I … Continue reading →

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ROMANA SUM

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

“ROMANA SUM” (the ancient Romans didn’t have lowercase letters) translates as “I am Roman,” where the single speaker is female. An alternative translation* – one I prefer aesthetically – is “I am a woman of Rome.” I am doing my … Continue reading →

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