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1 week ago

How Did a Chinese Sword End Up on a French Crusader's Tomb? The Secret of the d'Aluye Knight - Medievalists.net

The tomb effigy of a French crusader from the thirteenth century preserves a surprising secret: a carved copy of a Chinese sword which belonged to the knight. The question of how a Chinese sword ended up on the tomb has fascinated scholars for decades. It is a story that speaks to the influence of global travel, crusading warfare, trade and plunder, inviting us to reconsider the Middle Ages as more globally connected than often imagined.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Lost Medieval Painting Rediscovered at Hexham Abbey - Medievalists.net

A rediscovered wooden panel at Hexham Abbey likely completes the missing introductory 'caller' of the medieval Dance of Death series, revealed by multispectral imaging.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Going Places: Travel in the Middle Ages to Open at The Getty - Medievalists.net

The Getty Museum's exhibition Going Places explores medieval travel through art and manuscripts.
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fromianVisits
1 month ago

Medieval-style map of London shines at traditional arts degree exhibition

An exhibition showcases graduate art inspired by historic techniques, featuring a medieval-style map of London.
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fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
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A Medieval Exchange: Bayeux Tapestry to Visit Britain While UK Treasures Travel to France - Medievalists.net

The Bayeux Tapestry will be exhibited in Britain for the first time in nearly 1000 years, and British artefacts will be displayed in France.
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3 months ago
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12 Things You Didn't Know About the Bayeux Tapestry - Medievalists.net

The Bayeux Tapestry is a medieval embroidery that chronicles the Norman conquest of England and is believed to have been made in England.
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