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Hace 1 día · In the 12th century AD, the city became as important as Pereiaslav and Novgorod, two key Rus’ cities. This is because it was officially the seat of the heir of the Grand Duke of Kiev. The reason for this was strategic: Bilhorod was extremely near to Kiev, and by placing his heir there, the Grand Duke could keep him under control, and the two could move between Kiev and Bilhorod at a moment ...
Hace 2 horas · 12th century 13th-century miniature of Baldwin II of Jerusalem granting the captured Al Aqsa Mosque to Hugues de Payens. The first century of crusading was simultaneous with the Renaissance of the 12th century. Crusading themes were used in the writing that was developing in France and Germany.
Hace 2 horas · Hedingham Castle is now owned by a descendant of the original DeVere family who built it nearly 1,000 years ago (Image: Hedingham Castle). Surviving two sieges in the 13th century and the castle ...
Hace 2 horas · Ancient Greece Pylos: Home of Kings and Legends. In Greek mythology, Pylos was the name of both a legendary king and a city. King Pylos, also known as Nestor, was a wise and respected figure who played a significant role in the events of the Trojan War. He was known for his hospitality, wisdom, and eloquence. In its turn, the city of Pylos was ...
Hace 1 día · Mystery surrounds a gold ring from the 12th or 13th century that contains a script that no one has been able to translate. Pulled from the ground by metal detectorist Chris Weir in Oxfordshire, it ...
Hace 1 día · These spectacular formations are home to the famous Byzantine monasteries, built between the 13th and 16th centuries, and adorned with 16th-century frescoes that bear witness to the region’s ...
Hace 2 horas · The medieval church of St. Mary is also a hotspot in the village and reportedly dates back to the 12th century. ... the remains of a 13th-century wall painting ... and pasta making events.
