A 17th-century note refers to her ownership, and a coat of arms within the manuscript features the symbols of the Crown of Castile. The manuscript was created in the final year of her life.

In choosing his motto and coat of arms, Leo references the Order of St. Augustine, to which he belongs. He uses the ...

The furnishings and minutiae of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate are being rolled out in the days following his election. These small details offer a glimpse into the tastes, preferences, and even ...

Did people in the past suffer similar feelings of isolation? The word "loneliness" was not common before the 19th century. Cultural historian Fay Bound Alberti argues it was rarely used before 1800.

Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff (UCEPO) / X This return to traditional elements accompanies Leo’s papal coat of arms. The heraldic design features a fleur-de-lis on ...

LANSING, MI — Caretakers of an 1880s mansion and a 17th century fort, both in Berrien County, were recognized for their preservation work this week. The two Southwest Michigan landmarks were ...

Glass garden cloches were invented back in the 17th century and are basically mini greenhouses for your plants, according to Michigan State University. They offer frost protection, create humidity ...

Pope Leo XIV has announced his motto and coat of arms – a long-held tradition for ... Augustine lived in the late fourth century, ultimately serving as bishop of Hippo in northern Africa for ...

his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms. When he appeared on the balcony of St ...

Augustinian symbols, present in the coat of arms since the 16th century, often appear alongside a book that symbolizes the Word of God, capable of transforming the heart of humanity, as was the ...

The tunnels, finished in the late 17th century, remained in use until the mid-19th century, during the Crimean War, when British and French naval attacks hit coastal settlements in Estonia, then part ...