Across Europe, many medieval churches stand on land that was considered sacred long before Christianity arrived. At first glance, these stone buildings seem purely Christian, shaped by crosses, bells, ...

A rare English illuminated medieval prayer roll, believed to be among only a few dozen still in existence worldwide, has been analysed in a new study to expose Catholic beliefs in England before the ...

Medieval Europe’s diverse regional cultures were balanced by a conscious attempt to create a unified view of the world that embraced religious and social ideals, Latin and vernacular literature, and ...