An agnostic, I came to the Abbey seeking not Christ but quiet. For nearly two days I remained unplugged from the information ...

Orderic Vitalis, born in England near Shrewsbury in 1075 and sent to the Norman monastery of St Évroult at the age of five, was explicit about this twin need. Water for washing, sanitation, drinking, ...

A new theory from the University of Bristol suggests that one of history's most famous medieval artifacts may have served a surprising purpose. The Bayeux Tapestry, the iconic 68-meter embroidered ...

From cliff-carved chapels to highland fortresses, these UNESCO-recognized sites bring travelers face to face with 17 centuries of ritual and craftsmanship. The Tatev Monastery is just one of five ...

The Tatev Monastery is just one of five UNESCO-listed religious sites worth visiting in Armenia, the world’s first Christian nation. Eric Martin/Figarophoto, Redux Since Armenia’s adoption of ...

Since Armenia’s adoption of Christianity in 301 C.E., the nation’s monasteries have been central to its worship traditions. After 17 centuries, these UNESCO-recognized sites became deep community ...

The text is a mysterious medieval marvel. A new book claims to know its true origin. A page from the Book of Kells, ninth century illuminated manuscript. This page shows the Virgin and child, an ...

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In July 2021, the remains of a 13th Century Carmelite friary, also known as Whitefriars, were recently found by archaeologists beneath a demolished multi-storey car park in Gloucester city centre.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado’s most expensive real estate listing has been purchased by the CEO of Colorado’s most valuable public company. Alex Karp, co-founder and CEO of ...

The end of an era has finally come, as Old Snowmass’ St. Benedict’s Monastery, owned since 1956 by Trappist monks, sold. The $120 million sale was recorded Monday in a Special Warranty Deed through ...