====== Inter-Kingdom Anthropology ======
**Inter-Kingdom Anthropology** (or IKA) is the practice of comparing cultural differences between various [[scaism:knowne world|Kingdoms]] within the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]]. Because of the large size of the SCA, many Kingdoms have developed their own traditions and customs over almost half a century.

The phrase “Inter-Kingdom Anthropology” likely developed on the Stefan's Florilegium messageboards in the early or mid-90s.

Some examples of IKA include:
  * [[Sumptuary Law|Sumptuary Laws]], including restrictions on the colours of Belts.
  * The location of [[awards:court barony|Court Baronecies]] within the Order of Precedence.
  * Bowing to furniture (usually thrones).
  * The wearing of coronets.
  * [[awards:|Award]] structures.
  * Attitudes towards SCA activities, such as the [[activities:arts_sciences:bardic|Bardic Arts]].