Published on in “History, History”, language — English. 34 pages.
This week we take a look at ten self-portraits that were made in the Middle Ages, which showcase the diversity of medieval art. We also bring an excerpt from Amy Licence's new book on Cecily Neville, give the story of attempt to burn down an Ottoman naval base in 1473, names in Mallory's Le Morte Darthur, Scandinavian trade in the Viking Age, the Perfection of Wisdom, and 10 medieval tips from the new book Ask the Past. More
