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The resurrection of the dead. Book of hours, Bruges c. 1430-1445. Walters Art Museum, W.239, fol. 85v.
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Archaeologist sails Viking replica for 3 years and discovers lost trade routes and harbors

After three years and more than 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) of sailing in a Viking replica vessel, archaeologist Greer Jarrett from Lund University in Sweden has authored a trailblazing report on Viking seafaring...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/05/arc…

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#archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #medieval #vikings #vikingage #vikingship


Saint Margaret and the #Dragon. Les Grandes Heures d'Anne de Bretagne, Jean Bourdichon, Tours or Paris 1503-1508. BnF, Latin 9474, fol. 205v.
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Bat. Frederick II, De arte venandi cum avibus (French translation), France ca. 1310. BnF, Français 12400, fol. 75v.
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Gorgeous smile. Ars bene moriendi, France 1470-1480. Marseille, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 89, fol. 63r.
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Saint Denis thrown to the #lions. Vie de saint Denis, Paris 14th century. BnF, Français 13502, fol. 33r.
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TIL there were guide dogs in medieval Europe!

This image from a 13th century French manuscript in the British Library shows a blind man being lead by a dog.

Hooray for Dr Krista Milna, who researches this topic and has just been awarded a grant to do more!

#GuideDogs #Dogs #Disability #Medieval #History


From time to time, the dreaded #Youtube #Algorithm recommends me something interesting. For those who might enjoy #Bardcore and #Medieval #Music, here's a #Cover in #Classical #Latin of ‘Boulevard of broken dreams’ by #GreenDay.

youtu.be/Mip30YF1iuo


Are you lovely people interested in #grotesque sculptures and #gargoyles from #medieval churches? I saw some prime examples this summer and find them amazing inspiration for creature/character design. Have a look at these beauties from #Metz cathedral: #MedievalSculpture