Medieval Talismans
b"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"