Rare Medieval Manuscripts Of Sacred Music For Women Locked Away From Scholars By Hierarchy

In the fall of 2015, historians visiting the Altomünster Abbey outside Munich found in its library “at least 500 books, … including precious illuminated manuscripts from the 16th century, chants used by the uniquely women-led Bridgettine Order and processionals bursting with colorful religious and ornamental decoration in their margins.” Not … Read entire story.

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