Carolyn WhitsonMar 9, 20218 min readMedieval Synagogues of Toledo & CordobaJews were expelled by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492; all synagogues were shut down and repurposed. Two medieval synagogue buildings...
Carolyn WhitsonFeb 21, 20214 min readThe Patio of the LionsThe lion fountain in the Alhambra may be one of my all-time favorite works of medieval art. I'll tell you why in this post. (For Part 1...
Carolyn WhitsonFeb 21, 20215 min readThe Otherworldly AlhambraThe mostly 13th century palace is a studied combination of science, statecraft, and mysticism. The Alhambra began its life on the ruins...
