The Medieval Monk’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions. 7 minute read. Christian Monks, St. Cyprian, St. Cassian, ... They knew that everyday life was inherently distracting, ...

THE medieval monastery clings almost impossibly to sheer cliffs high above the shimmering turquoise of the Aegean Sea.

In the first episode of Going Medieval, Dr Eleanor Janega visits Denny Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery in Cambridge to explore the lives of those who devoted their lives to working the land.

Monastic life is not for everyone, ... In this gallery, we travel back in time to bring you some mesmerizing facts about medieval monks. Click on to find out all about them.

At 23, Father John is the youngest monk here — still boyish, still without the full, long beard worn by the other monks. At 19, with most of his life ahead of him, he chose to leave the world ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered “sensational” artifacts beneath a historic monastery in Poland — offering a glimpse into ...

Medieval monks were ever mindful of the bible’s Book of Revelation, ... nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life. Science. Space. Trending. Science ...

Today, Pluscarden is home to a functioning community of Benedictine monks. Their life is structured around prayer and is guided by the ancient Rule of St Benedict, which dates back to the 6th century.

Anaesthetics and disinfectants are thought to be a modern medical invention but evidence is coming to light that medieval doctors knew of them too. Evidence found at the ancient Soutra Hospital site, ...

Hundreds of books written by medieval-era French monks were bound with bizarre “hairy” covers from far-away animals — shedding light on a booming trading system, according a new study.

Video, 00:03:40 How medieval monks are revealing our Universe's secrets. Published. 22 August 2024. 3:40. ... Are we thinking about alien life all wrong? Video, 00:05:47 Are we thinking about ...