Tag: Cathars

History

From the Balkans to Western Europe: two almost forgotten gnostic movements | Art of Saudade

Exploring medieval secrets mood activated? Nearly ten centuries ago, in the Byzantine Empire, there was a gnostic movement called Bogomilism that owed its name to the spiritual leader Bogomil (from the Slavic word ‘Bog’ which stands for God and ‘mil’ which means dear). You got it! The Bogomils were dear to God, perhaps too dear to fit into the shadowy medieval times. As you can … Continue reading From the Balkans to Western Europe: two almost forgotten gnostic movements | Art of Saudade

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Creative writing, History

Carcassonne – A Medieval Tale | Art of Saudade

When we read history, we usually perceive the historical events as something that happened a long time ago which doesn’t concern us. We rarely empathize with the people who went through difficult times, forgetting that it was the destiny of our ancestors and neglecting their real stories. Moreover, we tend to forget that history repeats itself, sometimes in different forms, but it never ceases to … Continue reading Carcassonne – A Medieval Tale | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Visit the Land of the Cathars | Carcassonne, France | Art of Saudade

Today, I am taking you to a French medieval town whose castles and walls hide a medieval secret. Inspired by this town’s stunning architecture and history, I decided to share with you the tragic story of the Cathars, the mysterious people who lived here in the 12th century.  The term Cathar Country (fr. Pays Cathare) is used to highlight the Cathar heritage and history of … Continue reading Visit the Land of the Cathars | Carcassonne, France | Art of Saudade

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