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
Medieval Art
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
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
5 Fun Facts About Gargoyles—Quirky Creatures of the Middle Ages and Beyond
Everybody loves gargoyles! I used to think I was alone in this, but I’ve come to learn that’s not at all true. In case any of you don’t know, a...
Alexandra Kiely 2 May 2025
Masterpiece Story: The Merode Altarpiece by Robert Campin
The Merode Altarpiece is one of the most famous works by Robert Campin and his workshop. It serves as a link between the medieval tradition and...
Alexandra Kiely 27 April 2025
Masterpiece Story: Saint Anne
To the south of Egypt is the mysterious land of Nubia. It has a complex history due to the different states and religions that have occupied the...
James W Singer 27 April 2025
Medieval Christian Monoliths: The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
The highlands of northern Ethiopia contain eleven fascinating and unique churches. The so-called rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were carved directly...
Alexandra Kiely 18 April 2025
Legacy of Kievan Rus’: The Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine
Saint Sophia, a stunning 11th century cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a monument of the time when Kyiv was the capital of the massive empire called...
Alexandra Kiely 18 April 2025
Holy Week in Art: Easter Explained in Paintings
To celebrate the Christian festival of Easter, here is the story of Holy Week and Easter explained in paintings. Palm Sunday Stained glass...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 14 April 2025
