Why indulgences are still a bad idea.

The dream of reaching heaven by visiting holy sites inspired millions of medieval Christians—including Dante.

Jan Hus hoped his incendiary preaching and heated rebukes would purify a tainted church, but the flames consumed him first.

Jerome of Prague's zest for life was surpassed only by his zeal for reform.

The Christian History Timeline

Four Pilgrims in Canterbury Tales show the startling mix of medieval faith.

Intriguing facts behind one of medieval Christendom's magnificent legacies: The Cathedral.

Why followers of the Prince of Peace waged war.

Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote the beautiful essay On Loving God, also urged Christians to fight for Christ. Here are some excerpts from a letter written in 1147.