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Dec 25, 13:07

Beverley's Medieval Sanctuary: Refuge and Exile

Medieval Beverley, England, offered sanctuary to those accused of manslaughter, allowing 40 days of refuge before trial or exile, a practice rooted in Old Testament traditions and formalized by King Athelstan in 934; the system ended with Henry VIII.

Beverley's Medieval Sanctuary: Refuge and Exile

Medieval Beverley, England, offered sanctuary to those accused of manslaughter, allowing 40 days of refuge before trial or exile, a practice rooted in Old Testament traditions and formalized by King Athelstan in 934; the system ended with Henry VIII.

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What role did religious beliefs and traditions play in establishing and maintaining Beverley's sanctuary?

The sanctuary system in Beverley aimed to prevent extrajudicial killings and blood feuds by offering temporary refuge to those accused of manslaughter. The system involved fines increasing closer to the minster, with ultimate safety at the altar or fridstool. Records, like the Sanctuary Book, document these cases.

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Nov 17, 13:12

12th Century Mass Grave Unearthed in Leicester

Archaeologists in Leicester, UK have discovered a mass burial of 123 individuals from the early 12th century. Researchers are investigating the cause of death, with pestilence currently the leading theory.

12th Century Mass Grave Unearthed in Leicester

Archaeologists in Leicester, UK have discovered a mass burial of 123 individuals from the early 12th century. Researchers are investigating the cause of death, with pestilence currently the leading theory.

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What are the broader historical and social implications of this discovery?

Researchers are sending samples to the Francis Crick Institute for genetic analysis to determine the cause of death. Preliminary findings suggest a devastating outbreak, though there was still some level of civic order in managing the deceased.

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Dec 6, 10:07

"Arnsburg Monastery Restoration: Blending History and Remembrance"

"The Cistercian monastery Arnsburg near Lich, Germany, founded in 1174, underwent restoration starting in 1959, incorporating a war cemetery, after centuries of decay following secularization in 1803; the site blends medieval and Baroque architecture with memorials."

"Arnsburg Monastery Restoration: Blending History and Remembrance"

"The Cistercian monastery Arnsburg near Lich, Germany, founded in 1174, underwent restoration starting in 1959, incorporating a war cemetery, after centuries of decay following secularization in 1803; the site blends medieval and Baroque architecture with memorials."

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"How did the monastery's history, including its secularization and subsequent use, shape the nature and scope of its restoration?"

"Arnsburg's restoration exemplifies a broader trend of historical preservation in Germany. The integration of a war cemetery into the restoration project highlights the post-war reconciliation efforts and changing societal attitudes toward commemorating historical events. This contrasts with earlier periods where such sites may have been neglected or destroyed."

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