‘A very sexy story’: Cambridge researcher investigates appeal of female saint
In 11th-century England, a saint with an extremely dissolute past became a cultural and religious symbol that broke ...
'It’s an extremely sexy story': How the legendary tale of 'rebel' saint Mary of Egypt became a medieval blockbuster
Century England, a dark-skinned saint with a promiscuous past became a boundary-breaking cultural and religious icon. A new ...
The hidden hand of medieval female scribes
A team at the University of Bergen in Norway have determined that a minimum of 1.1% of medieval manuscripts from around 800 ...
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These Rare Artifacts Tell Medieval Women's Stories in Their Own Words
Co-curated by Jackson and Julian Harrison, “Medieval Women: In Their Own Words” spotlights ... a silkwoman who crafted ornate clothing for England’s Edward IV. By highlighting such a diverse ...
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'Medieval Women: In Their Own Words' - a triumph
Overall, if you are interested in Medieval England – or indeed, women – then this exhibit is a must-see. It’s open until March 2 nd 2025, which gives plenty of time to go over during half ...
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A look at the world of medieval manuscripts created by women
March is National Women’s History Month, and there are many things people do to commemorate that. During the Middle Ages in ...