Medieval windows removed from York Minster for restoration
Two 600-year-old windows have been removed from York Minster as part of a major restoration project. The windows are part of a sequence of eight
23 May 2019
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Medieval Manuscripts Are a DNA Smorgasbord
In 2010, bioarchaeologist Matthew Collins of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues realized that the parchment used in medieval manuscripts, which is made of
1 August 2017
Durham Cathedral is voted top UK landmark
Magnificent Durham Cathedral has been named the UK’s number one landmark in a poll of world travellers. The 900-year-old World Heritage Site triumphed in the
17 July 2013
York, England: Castles and Churches and Pubs, Oh My!
Ahhh York …. with its great city walls, castles and churches. For most tourists coming to this town, the medieval history of this great northern
14 March 2011
Walking is the only way to experience York, England
York is one of the most important cities in England, with a rich history spanning more than 2,000 years. It is also home to one
18 October 2010
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