Daily Medieval

John van Ruysbroeck was one of the foremost of the Flemish mystics, and even earned the titles "Admirable Doctor" and "Divine...

One of the more notable Beguines was the French mystic Marguerite Porete. We know little about her life except what was recorded in her tri...

Although the Beguines were great role models for how to live a Christian life, all was not rosy. By the end of the 13th century, most regio...