The Polyptyque of St-Germain-des-Prés: Neuillay
In the European Middle Ages (c.500–1500 CE), a polyptyque was an economic survey of the lands owned by a lord that included a census of…
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Pope Urban II: Speech at the Council of Clermont
Pope Urban II (ruled 1088–1099) is credited with inaugurating the crusading movement in medieval Christianity with his speech calling and sanctioning the First Crusade at…
Read moreExcerpts from the Trial of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was born in northeast France around 1412 and was executed in 1431. An illiterate young woman from a peasant family,…
Read moreExcerpts from The Distaff Gospels
The Distaff Gospels is a late-fifteenth century collection of popular folklore from Belgium and the north of France. The fictional story or “frame” of this…
Read moreExcerpt from Njál's Saga
Njál's Saga is often considered to be the best of the Viking-Age Icelandic family sagas. Set around the year 1000 (although not written down for…
Read moreDocuments from the Council of Nicaea
This is a collection of English translations on this Christian church council, which was the first "Church-wide" council held after the practice of Christianity was…
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