British Library Hebrew manuscripts site.
Research into pre17th century Jewish calligraphy and illumination is difficult to find. Here’s some great information on this topic. Thank you MARYA KARGASHINA
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Margaret of York, Duchess Consort of Burgundy
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Book Review: “Women of the Anarchy” by Sharon Bennett Connolly
Civil wars, clashes between cousins, are known to be full of battles between men on foot and horseback, with their eyes set on the throne of their desired country. Many stories of civil wars tend to leave out the women who often were left on the sidelines, ready to pick up the pieces. The story…
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Supplemental 4: The Civil War of Words – Burgundian Propaganda and Symbolism
I’ve been saying for a while that the Burgundians used propaganda and public relations much more effectively than their opponents. In this episode I’ll explore how they did that and what it meant. For more on Burgundian Propaganda check out the work of Dr. Emily J. Hutchison. Time Period Covered: 1401-1419 Left: This badge from the…