The Codex Manesse, created in the 14th century and known for its 134 beautiful images, has been included in UNESCO's Memory of the World...
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Since the foundation of various libraries close to the university in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg has...
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Medieval dogs, Paris Hilton, dogs, canines, Henry VII, Crufts, luxury lifestyle, medieval art, bestiary, Tinkerbell, companions,...
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On 30 November, Christian Ziereis will give a lecture in the Centre for Medieval Studies Lecture Series: The Manufacture of a Medieval...
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The onset of this many-voiced, idealistic approach to love not only changed relations between the sexes, it also transformed aristocratic...
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If one was to look through history in search of the predecessors of today's popular music, then one of the oldest songs worth a mention...
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Backstory is a CJN column recalling some of the most bizarre, unique, and important moments in Jewish history.
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