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fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

Holy ground: why Persian carpets play an important symbolic role in the funeral of Pope Francis

The Church is following a tradition spanning over six hundred years, highlighting the significance of Persian carpets in Catholic rituals, particularly during papal funerals.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

5 Things You Didn't Know About the Crown of Thorns - Medievalists.net

The Gospels originally described the ornament bestowed on Jesus not as a 'crown' made of 'thorns,' but rather a 'wreath' made of acanthus, symbolizing renewal.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Medieval Great Helm Leads Highlights at Apollo Auctions This Weekend - Medievalists.net

The upcoming Apollo Art Auctions showcase exceptional ancient artefacts and highlights, including a rare 14th-century iron great helm, crucial in medieval European armor.
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