The Franciscan Order embraced poverty and rejected planning, which was polar opposites of the life led by the townspeople of the High Middle Ages. So, how did the Franciscans gain popularity among urban populations? […]
The Franciscan Order faced hostility and changed in many ways after the death of Francis of Assisi in 1226. Why did this popular religious order face hostilities and stray from the Franciscan way of life? […]
Several religious orders tried to reform monastic life in the High Middle Ages, including the Cluniacs in the 10th and 11th centuries, and the Cistercians in the 12th century. So, what made the Franciscan Order unique? […]
Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan Order, which was a mendicant religious order in the High Middle Ages. What was the life experience of Francis of Assisi that led him down this path? […]
Even though the High Middle Ages remember Benedictine Monasticism as an integral development in Culture and Religion, its prevalence was ephemeral, and it soon saw a number of reforms. Read about The Cluniac and Cistercian Reforms, two important Movements in the development of religion during this period. […]
The High Middle ages witnessed a number of developments in society, culture, and religion. The spread of Benedictine Monasticism was an extremely important development, which paved the way for religion and culture going forward while ultimately dying out itself. […]
The Silver Age of Roman Literature began in AD 18 and continued till AD 133. This period followed the death of emperor Augustus. […]
The Golden Age of Roman Literature and the reign of Rome’s first emperor, Augustus coincided. Augustus patronized several artists and writers, including Horace, Ovid and Virgil. […]
Roman literature began by imitating Greek literature, Roman authors used to mimic their Greek counterparts. This continued till Roman literature discovered its own voice. […]
At the time of the Roman invasion, Scotland was inhabited by various tribes, including the peoples who later became known as Picts. They did not rule ancient Scotland. They had to share northern Britain with many other groups. […]
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