Did the Catholic Church actively suppress literacy and education during the Middle Ages, or was it simply a byproduct of the era? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Oct 4, 2012 - 28 answers

Looking for good dispassionate history of the Christian church. I love to read history, and would like to go on a tangent. [more inside]
posted by Devils Rancher on Mar 4, 2011 - 25 answers

I am looking for a list of people that participated (the people actually voting) in the Council of Laodicea. Any books or papers that detail their life would be beneficial as well.
posted by bigmusic on Dec 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Were there rules or guidelines dictating the construction or details of churches during the 12th century? More specifically, how can someone find information on Vatican instructed church architecture or design in the 12th century?
posted by MightyNez on Jan 15, 2006 - 4 answers