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04 February 2024
Ergot Poisoning
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The term "ergot" refers to a group of fungi that grow on rye and other grains. The illustration shows a stalk of wheat with a grow...
03 February 2024
The Apostle of the Gauls
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Gregory of Tours tells the story of the 3rd century Pope Fabian sending seven bishops to different parts of Gaul. One of them, Martial, wen...
02 February 2024
The Pope's Artist
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When Pope Clement VI wanted to build a new chapel connected to the papal complex in Avignon and have it lavishly decorated, he called on Ma...
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