Who’s More Gluttonous, the Rich or the Poor?
The worst sin? Illuminated manuscripts present two different perceptions of gluttony.
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Middle Ages
Heraldry Illuminated: Deciphering Coats of Arms and Other Manuscript Mysteries
Help us solve a heraldry mystery.
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Star Wars and Medieval Manuscripts
A Star Wars-inspired tour of celestial images in our manuscripts collection.
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Noodles Fit for the Mother of God
A food historian recreates a dish that Mother Mary may have been served.
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Why Aren’t People Eating in Medieval Depictions of Feasts?
The medieval struggle to resist sin.
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Medieval Mysteries: Considering a Recent Acquisition
A manuscript page bursting with art historical mysteries.
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Medieval Manuscripts and Digital Curation
From tasty to terrifying, three virtual exhibits explore the wealth of illuminated manuscripts.
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Reconstructing Medieval Bread
A food historian sleuths the reality of medieval bread-baking.
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Dogs at the Medieval Banquet
Who let the dogs in?
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The Allure of Gems and Jewelry, from Medieval to Modern
The allure of gems, from medieval manuscripts to 21st-century style pages.
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A Hero’s Journey and the Dance of Dragons
Over-the-top tales of Alexander the Great from the pages of medieval manuscripts.
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The Sun King Illuminated: An Emblem Book for Louis XIV
Sleuthing the symbols of Louis XIV in the Getty Center galleries.
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