In the week of January 30th in the Middle Ages, King Henry of Portugal was born, King Charles IV of France died, and Otto I was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
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In the week of January 30th in the Middle Ages, King Henry of Portugal was born, King Charles IV of France died, and Otto I was crowned Holy Roman Emperor.
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England wasn’t always ruled by the English. Alfred the Great had held off Danish intruders — and in so doing, unified the kingdoms — in the 9th century. But late in the 10th century, lesser English kings failed to keep Scandinavian invaders at bay: b…
The Norton Simon Museum is pleased to announce a special installation of Hans Memling’s “Portrait of a Man,” on loan from The Frick Collection in New York. Painted sometime in the 1470s, during the peak of the Bruges–based artist’s portrait…
The Norton Simon Museum is pleased to announce a special installation of Hans Memling’s “Portrait of a Man,” on loan from The Frick Collection in New York. Painted sometime in the 1470s, during the peak of the Bruges–based artist’s portrait…
Portrait of a Young Man, Head and Shoulders, Wearing a Cap, about 1470. Attributed to Piero del Pollaiuolo (Italian, c. 1443-1496). Pen and brown ink over black chalk. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. The J. Paul Getty Museum…
Portrait of a Young Man, Head and Shoulders, Wearing a Cap, about 1470. Attributed to Piero del Pollaiuolo (Italian, c. 1443-1496). Pen and brown ink over black chalk. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. The J. Paul Getty Museum…
Treasure, more treasure, theories on a mass grave, a research aid and a collision of the very modern with the medieval.
Did 15th century knight own this jewellery found near Carlisle?
It could have been worn on the knight’s doublet. Article by John…
Treasure, more treasure, theories on a mass grave, a research aid and a collision of the very modern with the medieval.
Did 15th century knight own this jewellery found near Carlisle?
It could have been worn on the knight’s doublet. Article by John…
A never before seen sculpture by famed Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was revealed at an unveiling ceremony held at the Las Vegas Country Club. The sculpture, a bronze cast from the mold of the original wax model, was named…
