Why I Love the Middle Ages

Went to the Cloisters today. Check it out.

So beautiful. More to come.

And of course, jerks with swords

Stained glass

Reliquaries

I've had some email from readers wondering what reliquaries look like. Here are a few. A lot of variation, as you can see.

Greetings from the Middle Ages

I'm at the Met's great medieval court. Henry the Rat would love all the tourists with conveniently accessible fanny packs.