Two investiture controversies ended in the 12th century, both concerning whether secular or religious authorities could appoint bishops. 12th-century France witnessed the widespread growth of ...

The exterior walls of Peter's are adorned with several interesting works of art. An alabaster carving of the Mount of Olives remains from the previous church building. The fresco of Brother Klaus ...

To rebuild, they first had to stabilize the 12th century monument ... of misters – the first of its kind in a cathedral in France – so that if there were to be a fire in the future, a mist ...

However, experts now believe it was spun in the 12th century either in Spain or, more likely, in the eastern Mediterranean. “As it is a complete piece of cloth, the small piece at the Abbey ...

Coventry is home to some of the most interesting and unique street names in the UK - and some have fascinating origins dating ...

The iconic 12th-century landmark opened its sacred doors to French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, showcasing its brand new design that pays homage to its original construction destroyed in ...

Now, after more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, the world has been given a first glimpse inside the revived 12th-century landmark. Today, President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the ...

The Teifi Pools, located in Ceredigion, has featured on a list of the greatest world wonders you've never heard of created by The Telegraph.

The decaying ceiling of a Grade II* listed church has received a makeover, thanks to the generosity of a member of the congregation. Family business Parker & Son completed the challenging task of ...

Designs for six new stained glass windows in fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedral were unveiled for the first time on Wednesday, ...

ON DECEMBER 7th, 50 heads of state and government will take their places to celebrate the reopening of Notre Dame, Paris’s 12th-century Gothic ... to witness France at its best.