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A recent article in the Times has named Norwich Cathedral one of the most atmospheric cathedrals to visit in the UK this summer.
Sherborne's historical landmarks scored 7.61, while its medieval architecture received 8.75. The town's picturesque streets, another significant draw for visitors, scored 7.97 in the analysis.
Archaeologists recently uncovered "sensational" 18th-century heraldic tiles beneath a Polish monastery, featuring rare glazed designs with bishop's coat of arms dating from 1711-1730.
The Best In Catholic Blogging An Altarpiece Carved by G. Barberini, A. Radaelli, & A. Cassina in 1692 (photo: Photo by Liturgical Arts Journal / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) Tito Edwards Blogs June 21, 2025 ...
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Ireland, auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, Australia, as the new archbishop of Hobart, marking the second major Australian archdiocesan appointment this week ...
The style of the ring, though, places it around 1300. The gold band with the reddish-purple sapphire and lion imagery is unique in medieval Europe, the researchers wrote.
Early in the 17th century, the chapel passed under the care of a Jacopinus Gauci, who in 1619 donated the current Assumption altarpiece and the chapel soon became known as Ta’ Pinu after the donor.
The Coronation of the Virgin (Pesaro Altarpiece, Musei Civici, Pesaro), which can be dated 1475, marked the achievement of the full maturity and artistic independence of Giambellino. He proved in this ...
A 1,000-year-old medieval weapon was unearthed by unknowing construction workers, Ancient Origins reported. Workers dredging the Korte Linschoten River in Utrecht, Netherlands, discovered a ...
If phrases from the Middle Ages don’t feature in your everyday conversation, let me say it a bit more simply: you’re cordially invited to join DCDL for Medieval Faire, back this year at Ostrander ...
According to medieval Welsh texts, Bodmin Moor was the site of Arthur’s final battle against Mordred at Camlann. The battle, said to have taken place near the Cornish town of Camelford, adds to ...
The book has been compiled for three basic audiences: (1) For those who desire a reliable reference work for events and individuals in the colonial and medieval time periods; (2) For those interested ...