‘Temple Pendants’ in Medieval Rus’: How were they Worn?
A useful contribution towards the understanding of the wearing practices of Byzantine and other medieval ear ornaments is supplied by archaeological evidence from the territory of medieval Rus.
The Image of the Oriental: Western and Byzantine Perceptions
This article explores the aspects of both absence and presence in the representation of “Otherness” in medieval iconography of the Bible.
The artistic patronage of Władysław II Jagiello. Beyond the opposition between Byzantium and the Renaissance
Due to his semi-Ruthenian roots, the king’s customs, piety, aesthetic taste, and artistic patronage are all frequently regarded as strongly influenced by Eastern elements.
The Conversion of Russia to Christianity in the Light of Greek Missionary Activity among the Slavs
What is this? What is this distressing and heavy catastrophe and abomination? Why has this dreadful thunderbolt fallen on us out of the farthest north?
Byzantine-era Christian prayer box discovered in Jerusalem
A miniature Christian prayer box decorated with a cross has been uncovered in archaeological excavations in Jerusalem
