For students of the humanities…
New Advent is a Catholic resource with a huge amount of information. It includes a literature section and a Catholic encyclopedia. The encyclopedia contains detailed sections on cultural topics including the Crusades, Italian literature, Iconoclasm, Christian Art, Ecclesiastical Architecture, Gothic Architecture, and many other topics related to Catholicism. link to New Advent
If you are interested in the Crusades, then this article may be a good place to start. It provides a great description of many of the Crusades, and the sections of the article are hyperlinked to make it easier for interested scholars to find their way around. link to Crusades
France's Chartes Cathedral is thought by many to be the most beautiful of the French Gothic Cathedrals. Known for its amazingly detailed sculptures and impressive stained glass, it is certainly an excellent example of the form. This article from UNESCO provides more information and images. link to Chartes Cathedral
The Middle Ages may be long over, but that doesn't mean we aren't still discovering new things about that period. In this article from Smithsonian Magazine, the author explains new discoveries about both the Middle Ages and Ancien Rome that have been made during excavations at Exeter Cathedral in England. link to Archaeologists Discover 900-Year-Old English… Continue reading Article: Archaeologists Discover 900-Year-Old English Cathedral’s Hidden Medieval Crypt
The Catholic Education Research Center is interested in answering questions about faith and in providing information and education on a wide variety of cultural topics. Their Culture section offers links to information on Art, Beauty, History, Literature, Music, and and number of other subjects related to the Humanities. If you are interested in Catholic issues,… Continue reading Website: Catholic Education Resource Center-Culture
Did you know that there were three Catholic martyrs named St. Valentine that are all honored with a feast day on February 14th? This article explains what we know (and what we don't) about each of these men who died for their faith and gave their name to a holiday dedicated to love. link to… Continue reading Article: History of St. Valentine
