THEME: A page related to medieval history and culture. Mainly illuminations, mosaics, frescoes and other works of art from era 500-1500. In addition I collect links to translated medieval manuscripts. NOTE: this is a secondary blog so I can't follow you back under this name even I would like to. I follow though a lots of blogs and i've tried to record their URL:s into my "I follow" page. My Photos Submissions Following Links Medieval Books (pdf etc.) Archive My other tumblr pages Ancient Greece Buildings Ancient Rome -Buildings Roman And Greek Art Art G4llery History In Pics Gatticat Zillion Wonders of the World Tags * General * Famous People * Realms, Nations and Places * Time Periods General   (Top) Abbey Agriculture Altar <a href="http://med...
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Golden mosaics illuminate the Palatine Chapel in Palermo, showcasing exquisite Byzantine artistry. #PalatineChapel #Mosaics #Palermo#ByzantineArt #Italy #CulturalHeritage#Sicily #ArtHistory #TravelItaly#HistoricSites
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Pieces of Viking pottery with traces of cat and dog paws, seen at the Musée de Normandie in Caen Castle
“So back in the day pets already ruined their owner’s artwork.” - My sis who took the photo
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Holy Hand Grenade of Antiochia
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I just can't help laughing whenever I see this pic :-)
facial expressions Luttrell Psalter, England ca. 1325-1340.
British Library, Add 42130, fol. 104r
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Meanwhile in Byzantium ...
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A marble pulpit of Siena cathedral. It was sculpted by Nicola Pisano and his assistants in 1260s. Among the latter were for example Arnolfo di Cambio and Nicola’s son Giovanni. Come to think of it the pulpit resembles quite a lot of old Roman works of art.
Siena, March 2010
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Florence Babtistery mosaic
Florence, March 2010
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Cloister of San Giovanni in Laterano
* Built between 1222 and 1232
* architects: Pietro and Nicola Vassalletto
Rome, July 2012
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As some of you may recall, I like the history of Norman Italy. This book tells the story of Robert Guiscard who was one of the first members of Hauteville family, who came to Italy. Since the link I posted some years ago doesn't work anymore I decided to post a new one.
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#Robert Guiscard#William of Apulia#Hauteville#Norman Italy#11th century#medieval#manuscript#ebook#history#Italy
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History of England written in the 8th century by Bede. One can either read an online version or download the book in text or pdf format. I took the latter option.
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Just reposting some book links
Another famous history written in the end of the 6th century. A PDF version is available here
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Link birthday ;-). Posted this exactly 12 years ago
Free version of famous history written by Byzantine princess and historian Anna Comnena. The book describes the reign of her father emperor Alexus.
source: York University, Canada
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Walters Art Museum, W.82. Flemish psalter, 1310-1325
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Apse mosaic of Santa Costanza, Rome
5th-7th century
Mosaic depicts Traditio Legis in which Christ is flanked by St Peter and St Paul. Christ gives Saint Peter a scroll that represents law
Rome, July 2012
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Greek Bronze Mirror Cover with Herakles and Princess Auge Late 4th century B.C.
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A peacock
Breviary; Northern Germany, 2nd half of the 15th century: Harley MS 2975, f. 73v
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Gold fibula with garnets and glass, Frankish, late 6th century
from The Walters Art Museum
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