Anthony Bale

Join historians Miri Rubin, Kathryn Rudy, and Anthony Bale as they uncover the fascinating world of medieval pilgrimage. Discover the major destinations like Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela, and how guidebooks helped those who couldn’t travel. Delve into the stark realities faced by pilgrims, from financial exploitation to illness. Learn about the allure of pilgrimage badges as symbols of faith and the surprising mix of piety and parody in these spiritual journeys. Explore how these practices laid the groundwork for modern spiritual quests.