HistoryfromMedievalists.net1 week agoDaily Life in a Medieval Monastery - Medievalists.netMonastic life at Cluny Abbey in the Middle Ages combined rigorous schedules of prayer and work, emphasizing community service and spiritual devotion.
fromMedievalists.net1 month agoHistoryTiny Edens: What Grew in a Medieval Monastery's Garden - Medievalists.netMonastic gardens were essential for self-sufficiency, featuring elements like fountains and grass for both utility and spiritual reflection.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net1 week agoDaily Life in a Medieval Monastery - Medievalists.netMonastic life at Cluny Abbey in the Middle Ages combined rigorous schedules of prayer and work, emphasizing community service and spiritual devotion.
fromMedievalists.net1 month agoHistoryTiny Edens: What Grew in a Medieval Monastery's Garden - Medievalists.netMonastic gardens were essential for self-sufficiency, featuring elements like fountains and grass for both utility and spiritual reflection.
fromMedievalists.net1 week agoHistoryThe Debate about Underwear among Medieval Monks - Medievalists.netMedieval monks' undergarments reflect complex debates on modesty, masculinity, and discipline across monastic communities throughout the Middle Ages.
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fromTasting Table4 months agoMiscellaneousHow Medieval Monks Ate Christmas Dinner - Tasting TableMedieval monks celebrated Christmas with a lavish feast, contrasting sharply with their usual sparse diet.
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