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France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo starts first Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to Algeria aims to foster dialogue between Christians and Muslims while addressing peace, migration, and environmental issues.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany news: Easter Sunday marked with Masses, peace demos

Germans celebrate Easter with church services and peace marches amid geopolitical tensions and rising fuel prices.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Explained: The French Easter legend of the flying bells

Good Friday is not a public holiday in most of France, and church bells are silent due to the tradition of flying bells to Rome.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Zoning in on Marolles, Brussels: A friendly, cosmopolitan village where everyone is welcome'

The splendid art nouveau Les Brigittines is a Belgian culinary institution, where chef Dirk Myny has overseen the kitchen for 35 years. He daringly reinterprets classic Flemish recipes with dishes such as smoked eel mousse and succulent pork belly with a tart cherry ale vinaigrette.
Berlin food
fromMedievalists.net
3 weeks ago

How Many Workers Built a Medieval Cathedral? - Medievalists.net

The financial accounts kept by the fabrique for Girona Cathedral provide exceptionally detailed records, allowing historians to calculate the total number of workers and the average employed per year.
History
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

London churches to be restored by Historic England

Three historic London buildings receive over £1 million for urgent repairs to support their community functions.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Is d'Artagnan lying beneath a church in Maastricht? DNA will determine if remains found are those of the famous musketeer

A skeleton found in Maastricht may belong to Count d'Artagnan, with DNA analysis underway to confirm its identity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

New archbishop walks historic pilgrimage ahead of major service

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while Sarah Mullally embarks on a pilgrimage reflecting on her upcoming role as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Homework till midnight and one breakdown a week': the mysterious art school keeping a forgotten style alive

The Ecole Van der Kelen-Logelain in Brussels teaches specialized painting techniques including trompe l'oeil, an illusionistic art form creating three-dimensional illusions on flat surfaces through textures, shading, and perspective tricks.
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Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany consecrates first bishop of Indian heritage

Father Joshy Pottackal from India becomes the first bishop in Germany born outside Europe, representing a historic shift in the Catholic Church's leadership and acknowledging immigrant Catholics' belonging.
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Notions of 'Christendom' often miss the mark - medieval Europe's ideas about faith and power were not so simple

Some citizens might see themselves as Christian nationalists simply because they are Christian and patriotic. Others, however, assert that the United States is rightfully a Christian nation that ought to be governed by Christian leaders, ethics and laws. As a historian, I'm aware that Christian nationalism relies upon a selective and often distorted view of American history.
Philosophy
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Belgium believes it has discovered an unknown painting by Michelangelo

A painting titled 'Spirituali Pieta' previously attributed to an anonymous sixteenth-seventeenth century artist has been identified as a work by Michelangelo, potentially bringing the total number of his known canvas paintings to five.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Meet the Forgotten Women of the Flemish Golden Age | Artnet News

A new exhibition at MSK Ghent reveals over 40 women artists from 17th-century Flanders and the Netherlands who were professional, respected creators whose contributions were subsequently erased from art history.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Belgium: Explosion in front of Liege synagogue

An explosion occurred in front of a synagogue in the eastern Belgian city of Liege on Monday, police say. No injuries were reported due to the blast but the explosion blew out the windows of the synagogue and those of the building across the street. Police cordoned off the area as counterterrorism police conduct a probe.
France politics
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Tiny European Country Has A Medieval City, Dazzling Waterfalls, and Free Public Transit-Here's How to Plan a Trip

Travelers often overlook tiny European countries, but, as I discovered on a recent trip to Luxembourg-Europe's seventh-smallest nation, with a population of just 699,000-there's much to discover in these hidden gems. Last summer, I visited my aunt, who has lived in Europe for over 20 years, with stints in Paris, Vienna, Zug, Switzerland, and now, Luxembourg. We spent three days touring the historic city nestled between Belgium, Germany, and France. It's built on a rocky plateau overlooking deep gorges, a sweeping canyon, and surrounding countryside.
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Science
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

How Medieval Cathedrals Were Built Without Science, or Even Mathematics

Medieval cathedral builders engineered complex structures like Sainte-Chapelle without mathematics or formal science, using practical techniques and empirical methods instead.
New York City
fromThe Tablet
2 months ago

Ash Wednesday Marks First Step in Lenten Pilgrimage for Faithful in Diocese of Brooklyn

Brooklyn Diocese's annual Lenten Pilgrimage invites the faithful to visit designated churches daily during Lent, with 37 stops and links to the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Belgium Scraps Plans to Dismantle Its Oldest Contemporary Art Museum | Artnet News

Antwerp's M HKA retains museum status and permanent collection after authorities reverse dismantling plans and pursue a collaboration-focused "M HKA 2.0" approach.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

New Medieval Books: A Crusade Against the Turks as a Means of Reforming the Church - Medievalists.net

This project will focus on the Camaldolese hermits' proposal for achieving what they considered to be the most crucial task in the repair of the church, eliminating Islam and all Muslims. Our study will begin with an examination of the recipient of the Libellus, Giovanni de' Medici, who would become Pope Leo X. Next will be an exploration into the backgrounds of Paolo Giustiniani and Pietro Querini,
History
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's not very French to change stuff': how Claire Tabouret's stained-glass windows cast Notre Dame in new light

Claire Tabouret's selection to design Notre Dame's stained-glass windows transformed her public profile, sparking acclaim, controversy, and expanded museum recognition.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

New Medieval Books: Blessed Mary and the Monks of England - Medievalists.net

English Benedictine and Cistercian monks (1000–1215) shaped medieval Mariology by deepening Marian devotion, theological reflection, and using Mary as a model for Christian life.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

"775 - Westphalia": Exhibition Explores the Origins of Charlemagne's Imperial Palace - Medievalists.net

Charlemagne established a fortified royal base at the Lippe River in 775, baptized many Saxons, and initially named it Karlsburg before the name vanished.
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