9 January 2022
The official inauguration of the Royal-Swedish Tribunal in Wismar on 17 May 1653 was a festive occasion. The Wismar Tribunal (Wismarer Tribunal) was the highest court of appeal of the Swedish territories on German soil. The Swedish Crown acquired West Pommern (VorPommern) and other territories (including the cities Stettin, Stralsund, Greifswald, the bishoprics of Bremen-Verden and … Read more » “The Forgotten WismarTribunal”
30 June 2021
The present fate of Christian communities is one of the most sad histories, among many, in the Middle East. Christianity, its art, culture and churches, dominated the region for many centuries. Until recently, the numerous Christian sects and Muslims lived peacefully together. The status quo didn’t alter during wars, struggles for independence or dictatorships. The … Read more » “The Christian Heritage in the Middle East”
29 June 2021
Twenty-three historical drawings, paintings and prints, lined up on the banks of the Amstel between Amsterdam and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, tell the story of the river in relation to its ever-expanding town of Amsterdam. They reveal the river as artists saw it between 1600 and 1960. The route starts at the very heart of … Read more » “The river Amstel and Rembrandt”
11 June 2021
Roman triumphs have provided a model for the celebration of military success, the inauguration of leaders, and ecclesiastical self-representation. There has hardly been a monarch, prince, bishop, pope or general who has not looked back to Rome for a lesson in how to mark a victory on the battlefield, to assert power or to present … Read more » “Roman Triumph by the Latin Church”
9 June 2021
The city of Zwolle was granted city rights by Bishop Willebrand van Oldenburg of Utrecht in 1230. The town grew into a significant city, mainly because of its location on trade routes and waterways. Zwolle joined the Hanseatic League in 1407 and soon experienced a Golden Age and a rich ecclesiastical and cultural future. Former … Read more » “The Hanseatic City of Zwolle”