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Bibliography on medieval mysticism
While by no means exhaustive, this bibliography provides some interesting starting points for the study of late medieval mysticism, particularly in Germany and the Low Countries.
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Life and Times of Dante Alighieri
In order to understand Dante's masterpiece, we need to understand the context in which it was written, amongst the tumultuous politics of 14th century Florence.
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Anchorites and Anchoresses in the Middle Ages
This article delves into the types of anchorites and anchoresses in the medieval church and briefly discusses the life of Julian of Norwich
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Renaissance Paintings of Christ on the Cross
The Late Medieval period in Florence, Italy spawned numerous paintings of Crucifixes. In the Renaissance, the style of crucifixes evolved with changing ideals.
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What are Illuminated Manuscripts?
How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?
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Beginning of Dutch Painting: An Exhibit Overview
"Dutch Primitives: Paintings from the Late Middle Ages" at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen describes the accomplishments of mainly 15th-century Netherlandish artists.
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Charlemagne – Book Review
'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources.
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Riemenschneider Saint for Auction
"Saint Catherine" (ca. 1505), a limewood statue by German sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider (ca. 1460-1531), will be auctioned at Sotheby's New York on January 24, 2008.
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The Black Death and Medieval Art
Images of death and the macabre produced during the Medieval era were highly influenced by the Black Plague that spread across Europe during the mid-14th century.
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Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 1
This article explores the relationship between religious women in the Middle Ages and religious women as portrayed in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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Monasteries and Society in the British Isles
'Monasteries and Society in the British Isles in the Later Middle Ages' is a collection of papers relating to British monasteries in medieval times.
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Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 14th c.
This is a discussion of the intensely physical nature of the mystical activities and lives of fourteenth century women. It also deals with the life and writings of Heinrich Suso, a well-known fourteenth century Dominican. Citations are available upon request.
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Miniatures for siege warfare
The siege is often overlooked by wargamers - the length of battle, the miniatures required, and the need for enjoyable rules may preclude many from trying this out. In this first of several articles, we look at what miniatures are available from wargame companies to help you wage siege warfare.
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Gardens of the Northern Renaissance
Renaissance gardens in France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.
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The Long sword or Two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
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A Day In Kos Town
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
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Balint Balassi (1554 – 1594)
In my last article I wrote about Bálint Balassi and I promised, that in that time I will introduce him to you. This year in Hungary was a Balassi memorial year because the 450th anniversary of his birth.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
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Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages
This article explores Margery of Kempe's religious life, in the context of Chaucerian England, and her relationship to the Wife of Bath.
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Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Cont.
This article examines the character of Custance in Chaucer's Man of Law's Tale, and her role as a devout woman. It goes on to introduce the role of religious women in England as a whole.
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Film Review: Fantasia
Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever.
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Film Review: Martin Guerre
In The Return of Martin Guerre, Gerard Depardieu and Nathalie Baye explore the life of a peasant impostor in 16th-century France.
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Italy Vacation Destinations
Planning on a visit to Italy? Don't miss one of the great tourist attractions, Florence, and all that this charming city has to offer.
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Just a few random thoughts...
Just a few thoughts of my own regarding the study of church history as well as some notes on upcoming articles.
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Medieval Apocalypse: Black Death
Were rats really responsible for the death of nearly 1/3 of Europes population?
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Research in the field of church history: a brief how-to
This article delves into the methods available for starting a research project in church history, using women religious of the 14th and 15th centuries as a starting point
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The Trial of the Templars
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
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Tomb of St. Paul Now Visible
After three years of excavations under St. Paul's Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura), visitors to Rome can now see at least a part of the tomb of St. Paul.
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Urraca of Castile and Léon
Urraca of Castille and Léon was an unexpected queen of the 12th century and one of the most successful Spanish medieval rulers.
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Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 2
This article analyzes Chaucer's Prioress in the context of religious women in late medieval England.
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Encompassing the Globe... A Catalogue Review
"Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries" relates European works of art to those from Africa, Brazil and Asia.
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Finding Luther -- Archaeologists Trail Reformer
"Finding Luther: Archaeologists on the Reformer's Trail," on view in Halle, Germany, describes the German theologian through art and recently discovered artifacts.
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Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 1
Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
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Happy Hogmaney!
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
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In Like a Knight...Part 2
Gunpowder won out over the sword and shield in war. Renaissance soldiers found killing with gun and cannon more efficient...And so did their enemies.

Italian Culture Week 2008 at NGA
Italian Culture Week at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is celebrated with a lecture, scholarly discussion, book signing and film screening.
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Malleus Maleficarum
The "Witches' Hammer" or "Hexenhammer" was written by Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger. Montague Summers, friend of Aleister Crowley, endorsed it centuries later.
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Martin Luther and the Visual Culture of the Reformation
This article begins to explore Martin Luther's theological position on religious and secular art, in the context of the Protestant reformation.
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May Day in Medieval Times
May Day was one of the most popular medieval festivals because it celebrated the end of a long, hard winter.
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Mystic Women come to Television
A project about female Catholic mystics includes a tv series, CD-ROM and interactive website.
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Paris, city of lights
Atget, Marville, Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson made Paris their favorite subject. Photographers from around the world come to Paris and find new ideas and fresh perspectives.
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The Knight and Medieval Jousting
A medieval tournament could be a bloody and brutal spectacle, even a fight to the death.
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Turning the Pages
An innovative software program with rarely displayed medieval and Renaissance manuscripts allows Internet users to examine their contents virtually.
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'Tis the Season - Christmas and Weihnachtsmärkte / Weihnachtsmarkets in Germany
‘Tis the season indeed! The Weihnactsmarkt, or German Christmas market, is an annual holiday tradition that reaches back hundred of years. Grab some glühwein and gingerbread, and enjoy!
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AGO's Medieval Ivories in London
"Medieval Ivories from the Thomson Collection" at London's Courtauld Institute of Art features religious and secular artworks from the European Middle Ages.
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Cadbury: Was It Camelot?
A historical and geographical examination of the claim that Cadbury Castle was Arthur's stronghold.
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Devotions to the Crucifix: The Visions of 14th c. Women
This article presents a brief discussion of 14th century crucifixion imagery, particularly in the visions of Dominican nuns. Citations are, as always, available by request.
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Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture
"Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture" looks at stylized portrait painting in Western Europe during the Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
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Film Review: Commercials pt. 2
Medievalesque commercials tend to repeat the same narrow set of themes and images of the Middle Ages.
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