For Sale: 30-Bedroom Medieval Castle In Italy For $58 Million
An historic castle in Italy’s Piemonte Torino, built sometime between the 9th and 14th century, is on sale for $58 million. The castle has 30
30 January 2012
Medieval Witches Graveyard Discovered In Italy
Playing dice is the devil’s work, at least if you were a women in the middle ages. Good article leading up to the Halloween season.
29 September 2011
Black Death Pathogen Extinct?
Using a technique for extracting ancient DNA, researchers have found that the form of Yersinia pestis that caused the Black Death in medieval Europe may
30 August 2011
Italian town prepares to joust
It is time for the butcher to polish up his battle-axe and the schoolmistress to stitch fresh silks on her noblewoman’s gown as the hired
3 August 2011
Hole in the head: How medieval soldiers survived after battle thanks to early day brain surgery
A massive haul of bones discovered in a medieval graveyard has given an insight into the medical capabilities of people 1,500 years ago. The skeletons,
11 April 2011
In 40 Days, ‘Wings of Tatev’ Brings 7000 People to Medieval Monastery
More than 7,000 people have visited the Medieval Monastery of Tatev in Southern Armenia since the October inauguration of a 5.7-kilometer-long aerial tramway that transports
2 December 2010
Relating to “Juliet”: Author dug into Italian history to unearth 1300s’ family feuds
Writer Anne Fortier grew up in Denmark and dreamed of Italy. This wasn’t the stuff of far-fetched fantasy; her mother had once worked in Verona
10 November 2010
Medieval mystic helps to discover God’s presence
Pope Benedict says the penitential path of Blessed Angela of Foligno, Italy, offers modern men and women a lesson on discovering the presence of God
3 November 2010
Restoration of a unique Armenian monastery
It was once a beacon of light for an entire country, home to 500 monks, a seat of learning and spiritual fulfilment. Little remains of
27 October 2010
Pope cites medieval mystic as model for discovering God’s presence
Pope Benedict XVI said the penitential path of a little-known medieval mystic offers modern men and women a lesson on discovering the presence of God
14 October 2010
Bacteria confirmed as culprit in Black Death
Anthropologists said on Friday they had confirmed long-running suspicions that a germ called Yersinia pestis caused the plague that wiped out an estimated third of
12 October 2010
Medieval book looted during war to go back to Italy
A 12th century manuscript will be returned to Italy from the British Library thanks to a new law governing artwork looted during the Nazi era.
16 September 2010
Medieval frescoes discovered behind wallpaper
Behind the yellowed wallpaper in one of Rome’s no longer used municipal offices, a discovery was made. What has come to light is probably a
28 June 2010
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