Christianity

The story of the Amalricians and what their destruction reveals about belief, faith, and the maps we carry.

Clare of Assisi defied an arranged marriage to found the Poor Clares and author the first monastic Rule written by a woman.

A denied princess builds a legacy of service at Arouca that outlasts the throne that was taken from her.

A reluctant 13th century archbishop uses the authority of a life lived with integrity to defend Magna Carta --- and changes the course of history without knowing it.

An exploration of the Beguines, medieval women who lived faith through work, service, and community—without separating devotion from everyday life.

A monk, an elephant, and the medieval chronicle tradition that built the historical record we still rely on today.

Mechthild of Magdeburg saw divine love as an endless stream flowing to every soul---a vision that helped shape our modern understanding of inherent human dignity.

A reflection on Marguerite Porete and the courage to remain truthful when safety requires denial.

Elizabeth of Portugal twice rode between armies to stop wars --- and died of the effort. Harmonia asks what made that possible, and what we've lost.