Articles related to "Cluny"

The dissolution of Charlemagne's empire and the death of Pope Nicholas the Great contributed to growing anarchy and corruption, addressed in 910 by the Cluniac reforms.

Éric and Sylvie run Éric's second hotel (he also owns the Familia next door) with their characteristic energy and eagerness to please: that friendly touch is here too.

Paris has an abundance of famous art museums, whose collections span the centuries. Travel plans including the best smaller museums may consider these recommended ones.

The Familia Hotel's two stars are outshone by the care and attention showered upon hotel guests by Éric Gaucheron, his wife Sylvie and his parents Bernard and Colette.

Since the early Middle Ages, Halloween has been part of a trio of major Church feasts. But what are these feasts and what do they commemorate?

This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.

Art historian Kennneth Clark describes the roles of the Abbey of Cluny and the Chartres Cathedral in the European civilization of the 12th century.

In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state

Touring the area, visitors should be on the look-out for 'domaines' offering wine tastings while they enjoy its varied sights and attractions.

Cycles of Medieval church corruption coincided with the growth of strong secular rulers and were only tempered by the appearance of reformist popes and church orders.

The Findhorn Bay Ecovillage and Cluny College, Forres offer a wide range of exciting and challenging courses in spiritual development, personal growth and ecology.

Boys traditionally don't like to read. Sometimes starting them on a series will hook them for further books in the series and potentially further reading.

Itineraries of luxury riverboat cruises on the Saone and Rhone Rivers in Burgundy and Provence usually include stops in Lyon, Mâcon, Chalon, Vienne, Arles, and Avignon.

Practical advise, from golf at Gleneagles to distillery visits and enjoying some of the most splendid trees in the world, all written by a local travel writer.

Much of what has been written about Nicholas Flamel is shrouded in legend and mystery.

The death of Henry I in 1135 and the confusion over the succession that followed split the political community and sowed the seeds of civil war in England

The well preserved historical center of Sarlat la Caneda is situated in the Dordogne Valley. This south of France city has historical attractions and upscale hotels.

The Catholic Feast of All Souls' Day is celebrated on November 2nd and commemorates those who have died and are awaiting heaven.

The story of Peter Caddy making the sandy dunes of Findhorn bloom is remarkable, both in what he achieved and how he describes it was done.

Two hoards of medieval jewellery from France and Germany, including three early Jewish wedding rings, dress ornaments, silver vessels, coins and ingots, go on display.

A romantic day in Singapore starts with breakfast in a lush garden, continues with a lunch of aphrodisiac foods and a loving massage and ends with sky high cocktais.

Knighthood became a highly professional and social institution until it gradually came to an end in the 15th century with the invention of new military technology.

Grandma Rice first gathered the Hawaiian clan in 1905 at her Kaua'i home, "Hale Nani" (beautiful home). This nostalgic Christmas Day tradition spanned three decades.

George Webber's selenium-toned gelatin silver-print portraits of Albertans show pivotal moments of traditional western life subsumed by modern Canadian culture.

The medieval Cistercian monks had an ascetic spirituality. And they created an austere, plain new Gothic architecture to embody those spiritual ideals.

Amidst the rampant violence of the early European Middle ages, these papal decrees emerged as a means of restoring order to Europe, and to protect the church from attack.

Paris is full of opportunities to experience art and culture in so many forms it can be dizzying. Here is a short list of museums to get you started.

Jennifer Jones was a romantic leading lady of the Golden Era of Hollywood who won one Oscar and was nominated for four more. The actress has died at the age of 90.