#ecological-history

#ecological-history

A new study offers a striking re-evaluation of the Augustinian Order, revealing that its medieval reputation rested not on urban preaching or scholastic learning, but on miracles rooted in the countryside: healing livestock, restoring barren land, multiplying crops, and even defeating dragons. Cambridge University historian Krisztina Ilko presents the findings in her new book, The Sons of St Augustine, published today by Oxford University Press. She contends that historians have long misunderstood the Augustinians' place in medieval and early Renaissance religion.

"This is all about landfill," Feller said. Although there have been previous historical talks about the area, his was based on an ecological and personal perspective."