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#middleages

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Novetus

For #findsfriday we have various #potterymarks from the late #middleages
These exciting pottery fragments, which show a wide variety of potter's marks and #stamps, were discovered during one of our #excavations in 2023. They are mainly applied to the rims of grey #earthenware pots and can provide clues as to the #manufacturer of the #vessels
The #pottery marks are incised X-shaped, V-shaped, cross-shaped, crest-shaped or with parallel notches.
@archaeodons #archaeology #archäologie #austria

Photo: C. Hascher/ Novetus The image shows a collage of twelve photographs of fragmented pieces of pottery from the middle ages. Each fragment displays various incised markings, coming from thr potterer who made the vessel. The fragments vary in color and level of preservation.
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Archaeology News :verified:

500-year-old medieval shipwreck unearthed in Barcelona

Archaeologists in Barcelona have discovered a well-preserved medieval ship during excavation operations near Ciutadella Park, shedding light on the city’s maritime history. The “Ciutadella I” was discovered about 18 feet (5 meters) below ground level in the area of the former Mercat de Peix (fish market)...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/04/med

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500-year-old medieval shipwreck unearthed in Barcelona Archaeologists in Barcelona have discovered a well-preserved medieval ship during excavation operations near Ciutadella Park, shedding light on the city’s maritime history. The “Ciutadella I” was discovered about 18 feet (5 meters) below ground level in the area of the former Mercat de Peix (fish market)...
#archaeology#shipwreck#maritimehistory
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
What's Behind Door Number 2? / Che C'è Dietro La Porta Numero Due? for #doorsday

Second door of the day and second door from La Basilica di San Francesco in Bologna. (If you want more of the history check out the first door!) I also mentioned previously that there were three doors in the front façade, I didn't take a photo of the third - because it was really boring. 😂
Funny thing to point out - the cyclist came right up to the door, peeked in (still on bicycle), nodded, shrugged and then cycled away. I guess this place wasn't... his... jamb... 😎🚪 ✨

#photography #amateurphotography #church #doorphotography #architecture #history #bologna #city #urban #arch #religion #dark #moody #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #bnw #italy #italia #door #doorway #medieval #middleages #history #europe #basilica #stone #travel #building #edificio #photo #romanesquechurch #gothic
A black and white photograph of a church doorway. In the middle of the photo you can see outside the door onto a square. In the distance there are buildings, some trees and a sky with clouds. At the very entrance of the doorway there is a cyclist cycling away towards the right of the picture. The sunlight coming in is casting shadows and reflections of the wooden door and the shiny marble floor.
#gothic
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
🎶 Knock, Knock, Knockin' On Heaven's Door 🎶 for #doorsday

This is one of the three main doors to the Basilica di San Francesco. Bernard of Quintavalle, one of the first Franciscans, had settled here in 1211 but it was after 1222 when Saint Francis of Assisi came and the city got interested in what Francis was doing, Pope Gregory IX gave the Franciscans the land that the current square and Basilica occupy!
We don't know who the architect of the Basilica was but we do know it started in 1236 and finished in 1263. The outside has a Romanesque Facade while the inside has been described as "One of the best examples of French Gothic architecture in Italy".
I was just shocked it was open - because I never see it open. I looked online for the timetable and the hours are reasonable but I am casting doubt that I just happen to pass by it always in the same two hour window it's closed in for the last ten years. 🧐

#photography #amateurphotography #church #doorphotography #relics #art #architecture #history #bologna #city #urban #statue #religion #dark #moody #italy #italia #door #doorway #medieval #middleages #history #europe #chiesa #artwork #stone #travel #fediart #building #edificio #photo #romanesquechurch #gothic
A wooden door surrounded by ornately carved stone statues in a church. In the centre bottom of the picture there is a wooden door with black metal hardware. On either side of the door there are two stone carved columns. On top of the door there is a carved stone bust to a male religious figure. Above this again there are more statues and carvings of angels and a coffin-like object. Above the carvings and stonework on the wall is a brightly coloured stained glass window depicting Jesus and the Franciscan monks.
#gothic
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Lady and the Unicorn.
A modern artwork, inspired by a French tapestry from the middle ages. To learn more about the original, visit: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/feb/13/lady-and-the-unicorn-mona-lisa-of-the-middle-ages-weaves-a-new-spell.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #unicorn #friend #love #tapestry #middleages
#de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Standing next to a golden unicorn with her arm outstretched, a young woman dressed in an olive gown, gazes into its glowing orange eyes. Golden hued patterns of ginkgo leaves and stars accented by green and orange layer the background. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Count (Do)Orlock for #doorsday 🦇 🧛‍♀️

I realize I didn't do a great job of showing the lights going on and off in the last post because it's quite difficult to scroll through the pictures quickly. So, I've learned a new skill and made a bad GIF! I promise to now retire (Do)Orlock, for a bit. 😂 (The rest of this post is the same as the previous one!)

This door is one of the side doors from the Collegio di Spagna - part of the University of Bologna and operational since the 14th century. It is a college for Spanish Students and it is the oldest in the world open to foreign students. (More on this cool building later!)
I spent more time on this than I care to admit and how I arrived at this magnum opus/possible cry for help has been surprising - even for me. 😂 I would love your opinions on in the comments!
I hope you like it and it makes you smile! ✨

#photography #amateurphotography #door #urban #city #doorphotography #medieval #middleages #bologna #college #university #travel #meme #spongebob #pun #funny #explore #dadjoke #architecture #porta #portadì #italia #citta #old
#urbanarchitecture #travel #europe #blackandwhite #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #momochrome #nosferatu #cinema #film #street #building #suprise #video #gif
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Count (Do)Orlock for #doorsday 🦇 🧛‍♀️

(Scroll back and forth quickly through pictures 2-5 for the best experience 😂
Watch his hand!)

This door is one of the side doors from the Collegio di Spagna - part of the University of Bologna and operational since the 14th century. It is a college for Spanish Students and it is the oldest in the world open to foreign students. (More on this cool building later!)
I spent more time on this than I care to admit and how I arrived at this magnum opus/possible cry for help has been surprising - even for me. 😂 I would love your opinions on in the comments!
I hope you like it and it makes you smile! ✨

#photography #amateurphotography #door #urban #city #doorphotography #medieval #middleages #bologna #college #university #travel #meme #spongebob #pun #funny #explore #dadjoke #architecture #porta #portadì #italia #citta #old
#urbanarchitecture #travel #europe #blackandwhite #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #momochrome #nosferatu #cinema #film #street #building #suprise
A black and white photo of the wall of a building from a street. On the left hand side there is a small arched window. On the right hand side an vaulted door with studs on it. in the foreground between the window and door is a small bollard at street level.
The same scene as previous. This time there is a tall, pale faced man (Count Orlock from Nosferatu) standing in the doorway with his hand on a light switch.
Nearly exactly the same scene as before but darker. This time his hand is lower down as he has flipped the light switch off.
This is a repeat of the second photo. Count Orlock holding the lightswitch in the on position. The scene is back to being bright.
#suprise
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~meoralis~
We're enjoying a 4-day weekend and are off to meet friends (and maybe find inspiration for today's photo prompt), so I don't have time for an epic #Doorsday post. Instead, here's the visitor's entrance to #Magdeburg Cathedral, in all its old, crooked, metal glory. Simple, and not that beautiful, but would you look at the #door #handle! 😱

Have a good bank holiday today – if you're lucky enough to have the day off 😬

#MagdeburgCathedral #MagdeburgerDom #door #doorPhotography #dailyDoor #doorsOfMastodon #doors #Tür #Türen #Gothic #Gotik #architecture #Architektur #MiddleAges #medieval #Mittelalter #cathedral #Dom #church #Kirche #Türklinke #doorHandle #Vögel #birds #art #metalWork #patina
A weathered, dark metal door with a bright yellow lower panel. The metal shows signs of age and oxidation, with patches of turquoise and orange. A decorative metal handle and escutcheon are visible on the left side. The door is set within a frame of similar dark, textured metal.
The image shows a close-up of a weathered, dark metal door. The metal surface exhibits signs of age and oxidation, with patches of turquoise and orange. A decorative metal handle and escutcheon, featuring a bird-shaped handle and a design of birds on branches, are visible on the left side of the door. When using the door handle, it looks like the bird that forms the handle is feeding the smaller birds below.
#patina
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Lady and the Unicorn.
A modern artwork, inspired by a French tapestry from the middle ages. To learn more about the original, visit: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/feb/13/lady-and-the-unicorn-mona-lisa-of-the-middle-ages-weaves-a-new-spell.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #unicorn #friend #love #tapestry #middleages
#de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Standing next to a golden unicorn with her arm outstretched, a young woman dressed in an olive gown, gazes into its glowing orange eyes. Golden hued patterns of ginkgo leaves and stars accented by green and orange layer the background. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini

(Trying this again because it came out slightly blurry the first time and I don't know why! Sorry! If it's blurry again, I don't know what to do. ♥️)

The Celestines were a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in 1244. They were invited to come to Bologna in 1368 by nobleman Antonio Di Ubaldino Galluzzi. The church had pretty extensive work done to it during the 16th century and has remained pretty much the the same all these years later.
The Celestines are no longer around and there has been some changes in the function of the church over the years. At one point it was part of the school for engineering. Today it houses state archives and they still hold masses and stuff. (I'm pretty sure - there was a mass timetable on the door)


#photography #amateurphotography #church #relics #art #architecture #history #bologna #city #urban #religion #dark #moody #italy #italia #altar #medieval #middleages #history #europe #chiesa #artwork #stone #travel #painting #fediart #building #edificio #photo
A colourful medieval church altar. big painting of Mary holding Jesus surrounded by religious figures behind the altar table. Statues of angels adorn the top of the painting.
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista dei Celestini

The Celestines were a Roman Catholic monastic order founded in 1244. They were invited to come to Bologna in 1368 by nobleman Antonio Di Ubaldino Galluzzi. The church had pretty extensive work done to it during the 16th century and has remained pretty much the the same all these years later.
The Celestines are no longer around and there has been some changes in the function of the church over the years. At one point it was part of the school for engineering. Today it houses state archives and they still hold masses and stuff. (I'm pretty sure - there was a mass timetable on the door)


#photography #amateurphotography #church #reliques #art #architecture #history #bologna #city #urban #religion #dark #moody #italy #italia #altar #medieval #middleages #history #europe #chiesa #artwork #stone #travel #painting #fediart #building #edificio #photo
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Archaeology News :verified:

Medieval ‘hairy books’ were bound in sealskin, study finds

A recently published study, released in Royal Society Open Science, has turned a new and surprising chapter in medieval manuscript history: dozens of volumes long believed to be bound in local animal hides were actually covered with seal skin shipped from the cold northern waters of the Atlantic...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/04/med

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Medieval ‘hairy books’ were bound in sealskin, study finds A recently published study, released in Royal Society Open Science, has turned a new and surprising chapter in medieval manuscript history: dozens of volumes long believed to be bound in local animal hides were actually covered with seal skin shipped from the cold northern waters of the Atlantic. The collaboration between an international team of archaeologists, historians, and bioinformatics experts compared 32 French, English, and Belgian Cistercian monasteries’ books, particularly those from the renowned Clairvaux Abbey in France’s Champagne province. Using advanced scientific techniques like electrostatic zooarchaeology by mass spectrometry (eZooMS) and ancient DNA analysis, the scientists discovered that some of the so-called “hairy books” — named as such due to the visible hair fibers on their outer coverings, or chemises — were bound with the skin of seals...
#archaeology#archeology#archaeologynews
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Il Voltone dei Caccianemici / The Vault of Caccianemici

The Voltone which we see now was constructed in medieval times thanks to the Pascipoveri family. The Caccianemici family became the owners of the arch/vault and its surrounding houses in 1394 and is named after them. (We've seen their door/window before!)
The site where it stands used to be Porta San'Agata and even before that was part of the Roman Bononia circle (about the 3rd century BCE) ✨ #monochromemonday


#photography
#amateurphotography #street #streetphotography #urban #history #city #cityscape #arch #shadows #light #medieval #middleages #monochrome #blackandwhite #bnw #blackwhite #blackandwhitephotography #minimal #light #dark #moody #bologna #italy #italia #europe #biancoenero
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Porta Castiglione for #Doorsday

🤓"But that's not a door, you f*cking idiot!"
Well, in Italian it is. Porta = Door. So, if you have any problems with that - take it up with the country of Italy.
Porta Castiglione was first built in the middle of the 13th century and then given a spruce in the 15th century. Back in the day, it was part of the city walls used to protect the centre - it was a machiocolated rampart (which means it was used for defensive purposes to keep undesirables out). Thankfully, it's not used for that purpose anymore, so now I can live here. ✨


#photography #amateurphotography #door #doorsday #urban #city #cityscape #doorphotography #castiglione #bologna #street #history #stone #architecture #porta #retro #portadì #italia #citta #old #middleages #medieval #urbanarchitecture #travel #europe #medievale
#medievale
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Niamh Bernadette (They/Them)
Panoramic / Panoramico

This was taken from the church of San Michele in Bosco looking out over Bologna. The tower you can see there is the Asinelli tower - it was built sometime between 1109-1119.
Other important information about this area is that I saw a bat and it was very cute. 🦇✨

#photography #amateurphotography #architecture #tower #cityscape #bologna #church #view #panorama #italy #italia #travel #clouds #sky #urban #city #urbanphotography #medieval #blackandwhite #monochrome #style #europe #chiesa #edificio #torre #citta #nuvole #blackandwhitephotography #middleages
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