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The Castles of King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often re ...
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Forgotten Muslim builders gave medieval Europe its iconic architecture
Historian Diana Darke argues in “Islamesque” that Europe’s monuments owe a vast debt to Muslim craftsmen and designers.
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In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or ...
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Punxsutawney Phil celebrating first Groundhog Day as a father
Feb. 2, all eyes will turn to Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, as the world's most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will emerge for his annual prognostication. Over 40,000 people are ...
Archaeologists Use Toilet to Track Down Manor Depicted in Famous Medieval Tapestry
One of King Harold's manors appears twice in the famous Bayeux Tapestry, but only 948 years later have researchers finally identified the building's remains.
St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the medieval saint himself would have said about its veneration
In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics.