Found in one of Wales’ key historic towns, The Priory Hotel in Caerleon boasts a rich history of its own. The hotel, set ...

The figure, who was a monk, was described as looking "serene and happy," though the family never gave that room to anyone again. Without confirming he’d seen any himself, Benito reckons the ...

“We have no written records to explain why monks chose to cover these manuscripts in sealskin, nor can we determine if these covers were a sign of particular value or symbolism,” researchers said.

Historians were surprised when analyses revealed Catholic monks used pinniped hides for the protective outer layer on some manuscripts, rather than skins from the local boars and deer ...

The monks curated a vast manuscript and book collection ... “The seal was rarely depicted in medieval art and did not hold a place in heraldry, which developed at that time.