The “Millenial Panic” of 1000 A.D. That Never Was
As December 2012 was - the date that many believe marks a sort of "ending of time" (as we know it), according to an...
Bath and Wells, a Cathedral, an Abbey, a Bishop and lots of water
It is no coincidence that both Bath and Wells have names relating to water. Bath stands on the River Avon, the name deriving from...
Round Churches and Bornholm
Round churches are not unique to Bornholm or Denmark but exist in various locations throughout Europe. In fact, there are about twenty-two round churches...
Hidden Details of the Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most valuable historical records available to us. Created as a celebratory work shortly after the conquest of...
Catholic Attitudes to Slavery in the Middle Ages
In the world in which the church was born slavery was ubiquitous and endemic. Roman and Greek society thrived on it, and the Germanic...
Life in the Crusades
The Holy Land refers to the area that lay in between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. Israel and the Palestinian territories form...
The Latter Days of Henry II Plantagenet
Henry at this time was also unable to seek solace in the company of his wife and family, as they were as usual at...
Life in a Medieval Town
The medieval town was a busy and vibrant place, which had strict regulations to control trade and industry, and law and order.
During the...
Religion in the Middle Ages
Medieval religion developed as a hybrid of pagan beliefs and practices and Catholicism, eventually dominating the everyday lives of peasants.
The religion of the...
Significance of Graduation Regalia
The cap and gown is considered standard dress for graduates at commencement ceremonies. The outfit has an interesting meaning and contains lots of...