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The Royal Procession in London
When the French King, John II, arrived in England as a prisoner, he was paraded through the streets of London. This procession was carefully...
The Black Prince Serves the French King
One of the most famous and often-told stories from English history is how the Black Prince treated the captured French King after the Battle...
The Death of Sir John Chandos
Sir John Chandos, one of the most noble and courageous knights of the 14th century, suffered a fatal wound in battle, inflicted by a...
The Rise of the Middle Class
During the period when ordinary people, especially the middle class, began to gain knowledge and influence, the nobles largely remained unchanged. They continued their...
Chivalry and the Restriction of Liberty
While the follies and cruelties of chivalry are often criticized, an even more serious problem was its effect on the freedom of ordinary people....
Chivalry and the Role of Women
Women have always held an important place in society, and their influence is widely acknowledged and celebrated. Their guidance, moral presence, and nurturing instincts...
Museum Record and Comparative Examples
The icon of the Anastasis kept in the Antalya Museum (inventory number 34.2.82) measures approximately 36.7 × 48.4 cm. This icon can be compared...
General Overview of the Iconographic Program
The text describes several iconographic representations that appear in late and post-Byzantine art. Among these, there are images of Saint John the Theologian writing...
Byzantine Liturgical Cycles and Their Importance
In middle and late Byzantine art, many important examples come from the liturgical cycles dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint John the...
The Authority of the Patriarch’s Later Testimony
The details given in the patriarch’s later letter are, it is true, not fully in agreement with what he had written earlier in Ancient...
