What Medieval People Thought of Different Religions: Insights from Francesco Suriano
Have you ever wondered how people in the Middle Ages viewed those of different faiths?
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Have you ever wondered how people in the Middle Ages viewed those of different faiths?
The Victoria & Albert Museum has successfully raised £2 million to acquire a rare 12th-century ivory carving of the Deposition of Christ from the Cross. This significant piece, once at risk of leaving the United Kingdom, will now join the V&A’s permanent collection.
Dover Castle’s original entrance, along with several lost towers and long-gone defensive walls, has been unveiled for the first time thanks to a state-of-the-art digital model.
Archaeologists working in Rome have uncovered a series of medieval structures beneath Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. They believe it might be a Papal residence dating between the 9th and 13th centuries.
Have you ever wondered how people in the Middle Ages viewed those of different faiths?
Everything you want to know about pigs in medieval Europe. It ranges from how they were farmed in the countryside and city to how they were depicted in literature and art – and of course, how they ended up on people’s dinner plates.
Try these eight questions about the medieval Kings of England.
If you’ve ever had your doubts that King Arthur was a real, living, breathing human being at some point, you’re not alone.
Stonehenge is widely recognized today as a prehistoric site, often linked to the druids and ancient Celts. It was used for religious rituals and believed to be a place of worship for the cult of the dead. But how was it perceived in the Middle Ages? Was it simply abandoned to the passage of time?
The Victoria & Albert Museum has successfully raised £2 million to acquire a rare 12th-century ivory carving of the Deposition of Christ from the Cross. This significant piece, once at risk of leaving the United Kingdom, will now join the V&A’s permanent collection.
Recent advances in machine learning combined with the availability of millions of images of manuscript pages means that we are now able to produce automatic transcriptions of medieval and other manuscripts, with over 99% accuracy in the right circumstances.
In this talk, Clifford Rogers will place the Battle of Pavia in this context, explaining the general tactics of the day and how they related to what were then recent developments in the technology of firearms and of armor.
An early 16th-century text arguing for equality between men and women. Colonna sets out to show that “women are absolutely perfect and wholly capable of attaining all the virtues, and on that account they are not to be barred from public offices and magistracies.”
Dover Castle’s original entrance, along with several lost towers and long-gone defensive walls, has been unveiled for the first time thanks to a state-of-the-art digital model.
Archaeologists working in Rome have uncovered a series of medieval structures beneath Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. They believe it might be a Papal residence dating between the 9th and 13th centuries.
Discover a fascinating medieval solution to a problem that still plagues many today: hair loss. Explore how the 12th-century abbess Hildegard of Bingen’s unique remedy could hold the key to unlocking a natural cure for baldness.
Examines the efforts to repair and restore the dome atop St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in the 18th century. The book also delves into how this church was designed and built during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Burnham Abbey, a 13th-century monastic estate in Buckinghamshire, is now on the market for £3.5 million. The historic Grade I listed property, one of England’s finest medieval monasteries, is being sold by the Society of the Precious Blood through Knight Frank.
Fashion in the Middle Ages was anything but static. It was a vibrant, evolving tapestry that reflected the era’s cultural shifts, political changes, and social hierarchies
Both scholars and fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s authorship generally agree that the medieval poem ‘Beowulf’ was essential for his studies in Old English literature and his creation of Middle-earth.
Not only do you get a study of this late-medieval Hebrew Bible but it also comes with over 150 pages from the text.
Discover the Maison de Bois of Mâcon, a medieval gem in Burgundy, France, that offers a captivating glimpse into the audacious and rebellious spirit of the 15th century. From its scandalous past as a brothel to its provocative facade, this well-preserved wooden house is a treasure trove of historical intrigue and artistic whimsy.
Sibling pranks are common, but when your father is the King of England, the consequences can be far more severe than expected.
Have you ever heard of a banquet ending in massacre? Dive into the forgotten story of betrayal and revenge that unfolded centuries ago in medieval Afghanistan.
The historic Church of the Abbey of Misericordia, a medieval landmark in Venice, has been sold. After serving as a religious site for over a thousand years, the building has for decades been used as a movie set and exhibition space.
Researchers have unearthed a massive medieval altar in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site revered by Christians. Remarkably, this lost treasure had been hidden in plain sight for centuries.
Eleven short documents, in Latin with an English translation, that report on efforts to convert pagan peoples in northern Germany and Scandinavia.
Delve into the pivotal figures of the Middle Ages whose enduring legacies shaped the course of history. From visionary leaders and profound scholars to prolific writers and formidable warriors, these individuals left an indelible mark on medieval society.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Daniele speaks with Steve Tibble about why there was so much crime committed by men who were supposed to be holy warriors, and what people did about it.
Everything you want to know about pigs in medieval Europe. It ranges from how they were farmed in the countryside and city to how they were depicted in literature and art – and of course, how they ended up on people’s dinner plates.
For anyone who visits Örebro, it is hard to miss its castle – an ancient-looking fortress made of weathered grey stones that stands on an islet in the middle of the city centre.
On the 10th of August 1628, the Vasa sank in Stockholm harbour, thus ending the career of the most powerful warship that Sweden had ever seen.
This strategic location not only makes the castle a majestic sight, but also earns it the reputation as the most modern defence fortress in its time. But, as all ancient buildings, there is always more than meets the eye. Here are the five things that you may not know about Uppsala Castle.
How do you operate a business when you can’t read and your knowledge of math is extremely limited? Making your mark on the…
Narbonne is one of those European cities with evidence of its past on every street.
The V&A Museum opened its latest medieval exhibit exhibit on Saturday: Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery. I had the opportunity to see it opening day and it was spectacular.