Gothic Cathedral as Theology and Literature
I will explore correlations in the use of sacred geometry, number symbolism, light metaphysics, and optics in Gothic cathedral architecture and sacred literature of the same period
How Much did the Gothic Churches Cost? An Estimate of Ecclesiastical Building Costs in the Paris Basin between 1100-1250
I estimate that over this 150-year period, on average, 21.5 percent of the regional economy was devoted to the construction of these Gothic churches, 1.5 percent of which is directly related to the implicit cost of labor.
15th century carvings discovered at Scottish cathedral
Stone carvings which had lain hidden for centuries have been discovered at Dunkeld Cathedral in Scotland. At least a dozen carved saint-like figures were found by a conservation team from Historic Environment Scotland.
Medievalisms: Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Re-creation of the French Past
What many don’t realize is that the majority of what one sees when one looks at Notre-Dame’s west façade is a modern restoration.
Using Westminster Abbey windows to shine light on glass myth
Is medieval glass transitioning to liquids? Yes, but the process will take billions of years before you will notice.
Archaeological project reveals new insights on world’s first cathedral
An international team of archaeologists has revealed new insights into the history of Rome following years of work under the Archbasilica of St John Lateran in Rome.
Discovery of Earliest Known Image of Pilgrims on the Road to Canterbury
Researchers have made a remarkable discovery of a stained glass panel picturing pilgrims travelling by horse and on foot to visit the tomb of archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. The newly discovered stained glass panel dates to the mid 1180s, less than twenty years after Becket’s death.
English medieval church restored to beauty after being abandoned for over 50 years
A medieval church dating back to the 13th century is reopening after an impressive campaign led by The Friends of Friendless Churches to restore it.
How you can own a medieval piece of York Minster
Medieval stones from York Minster will be going up for auction on August 22nd.
Uncovering the mysteries of England’s Bayeux Tapestry and its connections to Charlemagne
A team of academics, led by the University of Bristol, are hoping to raise awareness of a unique, but little-known, medieval fresco which depicts fighting knights on the wall of a village church in Shropshire.
The Story of Durham Cathedral in LEGO
Durham Cathedral has created this wonderful set of videos – using LEGO – to tell their medieval story.
History from the Bottom Up
Betsy Dominguez shares her story of uncovering profane artwork in a sacred space, and explores its meaning, raising questions about modern censorship and the ever-growing divide between “high” and “low” concepts.
Uncovering the secrets of a medieval church in Norway
A fascinating and complex history of the church has been uncovered, beginning with the original wooden church and leading to a sequence of…
Beverley Minster and nearly 1,100 years of sanctuary
In 937 King Athelstan granted Beverley the Right of Sanctuary – one of only two towns in the north of England with this status. Beverley Minster, the town’s main church, will be commemorating this event with the Place of Sanctuary project.
10 things you might not know about British cathedrals
Discover 10 curious facts you might not know about Great Britain’s most famous cathedrals.
I was there. Constantine Akropolites’ Typikon
Constantine Akropolites wrote an appendix to the typikon for the Church of our Lord’s Resurrection in Constantinople, rebuilt by his father, George (1217-82).
Thousand-year-old cathedral surrenders its secrets, stone by stone
The secrets of Norway’s St Olav’s shrine and Nidaros Cathedral have drawn pilgrims for nearly a thousand years. Curious researchers have also made the journey, eager to solve the mysteries locked up in the cathedral’s stones.
What Exactly is the Forum Confessionis? Secrecy and Scandal in Church Governance
What Exactly is the Forum Confessionis? Secrecy and Scandal in Church Governance (12th – 14th Centuries) By Arnaud Fossier Academia.edu First of all,…
A Renaissance Instrument to Support Nonprofits: The Sale of Private Chapels in Florentine Churches
The most important nonprofit in Renaissance Florence, the Church had two clear objectives: to address the needs of the parishioners, and to build churches in order to propagate the faith.
Women and Demons in the Late Medieval Wall Paintings in the Church of Espoo (Finland)
The aim of the article is primarily to examine late medieval wall paintings in the church of Espoo that include women with some form of diabolical entity.
BOOK REVIEW: Medieval Medicine: Its Mysteries and Science by Toni Mount
Our review of Toni Mount’s fascinating look at medicine in the Middle Ages in – Medieval Medicine: Its Mysteries and Science by Toni Mount.
The Cathedral and the City
Another fantastic talk. Professor Caroline Bruzelius talks to us about medieval art, architecture, and the role of the cathedral in Medieval society.
How Many Of These British Cathedrals Have You Visited?
A very quick guide to see which cathedrals people are visiting, and which you still need to see :)
Gleanings from the 1253 Building Accounts of Westminster Abbey
Between 1220 and 1266, Salisbury Cathedral was built at a cost of £28,000.
The Religious Reuse of Roman Structures in Anglo-Saxon England
The study examines burials associated with Roman structures, and churches on or near Roman buildings, to demonstrate that the physical remains of Roman structures had a significant impact on the religious landscape of Anglo-Saxon England despite the apparent discontinuity between many Roman and early-medieval landscapes.