Medieval Talismans
Continuing our October season programming, today we examine a pectoral cross and the \u201cTalisman\u201d of Charlemagne. Just what was a medieval amulet? Did the church accept the use of talismans and charms? Who used and wore precious stones? What is the difference between a textual amulet and a material one? Find out the answers to these questions and many others in today's episode.\nResources:\nReliquary Pendant with Christ on the Cross\nThe Talisman of Charlemagne: New Historical and Gemological Discoveries\n\u200b\u200b