Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages

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How and Why History

History Hit

34 episodes

9 months ago

History Hit's How and Why History is a lively and accessible introduction to history. Historians and writers explore the big questions about history's most significant events and personalities, from the ancient world to recent times.

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Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages

How and Why History

30 minutes 45 seconds

5 years ago

Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, the Holy Land, as well as sites in Europe and around Britain became popular sites for pilgrimage. It was believed that praying at shrines or in front of holy relics could absolve you of your sins, cure your illnesses, or help you on the way to heaven. Why was pilgrimage so important in the Middle Ages? To find out, History Hit’s Rob Weinberg went to Canterbury Christ Church University to speak to Dr. Sheila Sweetinburgh.

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