Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages

How and Why History

Aug 18, 202030:45Society & Culture

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, cur...

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