Ravenna’s Byzantine Treasures: Mosaics in San Vitale
The early medieval church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, is most famous for its spectacular mosaics. In a city full of rich, Byzantine-style...
Alexandra Kiely 3 December 2025
Medieval Art
All That Glitters: The Sparkling World of Medieval Mosaics
Welcome to the sparkling world of medieval mosaics! Although not as famous as illuminated manuscripts or stained glass, the mosaic was a popular art...
Alexandra Kiely 3 December 2025
Divine Portrayals: Pantocrator Christ Depictions
When the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, the word Almighty was rendered Pantocrator, from the Greek words pas (all) and kratos (might,...
Ledys Chemin 3 December 2025
Nun, Scientist, Artist, Saint: Meet Hildegard von Bingen
Saint Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179), also known as the Sybil of the Rhine, is one of the most renowned figures from the European Middle Ages. She...
Iolanda Munck 14 October 2025
The Unbelievable Story of Killer Rabbits in Medieval Manuscripts
If you’ve ever watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you probably remember the scene when the vicious killer bunny (which, as we remember,...
Zuzanna Stańska 24 September 2025
Masterpiece Story: September by Limbourg Brothers
September created by Limbourg brothers is a masterpiece of medieval art and autumn art that captures the experience of seasonal life in 15th-century...
James W Singer 21 September 2025
Medieval Love Story: King Pedro and Inês de Castro
Every country has its legends and fairytales, and Portugal is no exception. One of the most well-known Portuguese tales is a love story about King...
Helena Pereira 12 September 2025
Written in the Stars: Zodiac in Medieval Art
Medieval Europeans believed that the movements of the sun, moon, stars, and planets directly affected their lives on earth. They practiced what we...
Alexandra Kiely 14 August 2025
The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial and Its Anglo-Saxon Treasures
A 2021 Netflix production called The Dig is a fictionalized story about the 1939 discovery of the Sutton Hoo ship burial. It is based on John...
Alexandra Kiely 18 July 2025
5 Medieval Artists You Need to Know
Although most artwork is difficult to attribute to an artist in the medieval period, here are five medieval artists you should know. In this article,...
Anna Ingram 9 July 2025
These Churches Will Make You Believe In God
Churches are fascinating buildings where time seems to stand still. Allow us to lead you by the smell of incense into the dark Gothic interiors.
Magda Michalska 30 June 2025
10 Romanesque Art Treasures from Barcelona
Barcelona = Gaudí, we all know that. For football fans, it is also the famous Barça, the team with the motto: “More than a club”. And so it is...
Joanna Kaszubowska 23 June 2025
