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The Newsletter for the Medieval History Site at the Mining Co. Vol. I, No.14 November 24, 1998

This Week's Feature

Medieval Gifts Online

Gifts to delight a history buff or draw someone into the marvelous world of medieval history.

 

 

In the News

Palestinian Archaeologist uncovers mosaic in Manger Square

A large mosaic believed to be from the Byzantine period has been unearthed during the remodeling of Manger Square in Bethlehem, just outside the the Church of the Nativity. Thus far more than 18 square feet of the red, black, and white geometric design has been uncovered. The mosaic may have been part of a public building that belonged to the church complex.

For more information, visit the article by Samar Assad, AP, at the FOX news site.

 

The Keepers of Knowledge continue their tradition

Modern-day monks and nuns are contracting with a company called the Electronic Scriptorium to create computer archives for newspapers, libraries and museums. The work calls for educated people who can make assumptions and decisions, and the members of the Benedictine Order have a reputation for accuracy and intelligence that meshes perfectly with this kind of work. This is the 20th-century version of what monastics have done for well over a thousand years. For more on the modern Scriptorium, see Jennifer Brown's article.

And if you're interested in the history of monastics as those that preserve information, see your Guide's feature, The Keepers of Knowledge.

 

 

Medieval Minutia

Pope Julius II, who comissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling and Raphael to decorate rooms in the Vatican, also ordered the destruction of the 11-century old St. Peter's and the construction of a new church in its place. He set the cornerstone himself in 1506. So expensive was the construction (2500 stonemasons were employed when Julius began the project) that Indulgences were offered to anyone who assisted construction.

Source: Humanists and Reformers by Bard Thompson

Find out more about architecture of the middle ages in our page of architecture net links.

You can purchase Humanists and Reformers and other good books about medieval history at our online bookstore (brought to you in association with Amazon.com).

 

 

Site Update

Many apologies! Due to the extensive websurfing done by your Guide to bring you the current feature, no new links have been added to our directory. But fear not -- your Guide is addicted to the internet and will be scouring the web soon for more medieval history links.

 

 

Chat!

Starting next week, you can find your Guide chatting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm Eastern time. I've really enjoyed the discussions I've had with Eleanor, FlyinLion, Ilana, KnightLight and Tessa, and all those nice people who dropped by for a brief stay. I hope to see more of you subscribers in the chat room. Bring your questions, theories, and favorite topics!.

 

 

 

Quote of the Knight Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable. Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

 

I hope you enjoyed this edition of the Knightly Newsletter. Have a great holiday, and thanks for visiting the Medieval History site!

Melissa Snell
Your Medieval History Guide at the Mining Co.

 

 

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