In the beginning of the 19th century, the Franciskan monastery in Hamburg was torn down. Recent archaeological excavations have provided new insigt into its early history.
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St. Agnes of Bohemia and her Franciscan Convent in Prague
Exhibition in Prague (2012) tells the story of St. Agnes of Bohemia, who followed in the footsteps of her cousin, St. Elisabeth, and founded a Franciscan convent
Heavy Armour at the Battle of Hemmingsted
Physiological studies of an athlete dressed in heavy armour helps to explain why some peasant armies were able to best their royal adversaries