When knights and castles served kings and queens, a feudal system employed peasants and vassals. Uneducated people used art to learn stories they could not read for themselves. This collection is about life in the Middle Ages.
Most of America's early colonists are trying to escape punishment for their religious beliefs, yet it continues in America.
Within ten years after Wallace's death, Scotland is free and Robert the Bruce becomes king.
Often royalty are the only people who can afford illuminated manuscripts.
The Catholic Church makes Nicholas a saint and his feast day is the anniversary of his death: December 6.
Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.
Saladin, a powerful Muslim leader, believes God has called on him to free Palestine.
Ultimately Jews become scapegoats during the medieval plague; 2,000 burn to death in Strasbourg on Valentine's Day, 1349.
Miniatures illustrate every day life as well as religious life.
On June 6, 1099, the First Crusaders reach Jerusalem and battle the Muslims; many die, including about 40,000 Muslims and Jews.
People refuse to help each other or the sick and parents abandon children; no one is safe from the possibility of catching the plague.
Even with limited sunlight, Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg display many medieval stained glass treasures.
Many famous examples of stained glass can be found in the cathedrals of France.
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