Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts Spanning both the religious and the secular, these illuminated manuscripts from two museums in the Netherlands contain an impressive amount of information on medieval times. The Highlights page features many Biblical topics, from the creation of the world to Christmas to the Seven Deadly Sins. Browse the manuscripts and you'll find domestic scenes, historical portraits, and Greek and Roman mythology, all beautifully painted and gilded. If you're feeling adventurous, step to the dark side with tempting devils and gory murder and torture -- maybe that's where the slang "getting medieval" comes from. (in Literature)
