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A Tiny Badge Lost in a Finnish Field Belongs to One of the Rarest Medieval Pilgrimage Finds
A medieval pilgrim badge found in a field in South-West Finland has been identified as part of one of the rarest known groups of devotional objects from the Baltic world. Only six or seven comparable Livonian badges are known from Europe, which makes the worn pewter fragment from Masku far more important than its small…
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Gümüşler Monastery: The Petra of Anatolia and the Enigmatic Smile of the Virgin Mary
Nestled within the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia lies a tale that transcends time: the Gümüşler Monastery. Often referred to as the “Petra of Anatolia” for its grandeur, this rock-carved structure captivates visitors not only with its stone walls and impressive frescoes but also with the secret held within the serene smile of the “Smiling Virgin…