What is a Pilgrimage?
Gone Medieval
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Exploring Medieval Pilgrimages: From the Elite to the Common Folk
This chapter delves into the diverse nature of pilgrimages during the Middle Ages, revealing how people from different social backgrounds embarked on these journeys for varied reasons. It highlights the economic aspects of pilgrimage, such as the use of indulgences and relics to attract pilgrims. The discussion also touches on famous individuals like Henry II and significant pilgrimage sites like Walsingham.
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