Tag Archives: Plague



 The Last Man by Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley speculates on the end of mankind from an incurable plague
Posted on June 27, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Known widely as the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley horrified us with her notorious monster brought to life with more humanity than we care to admit. She wrote much more than Frankenstein, however, and her later, lesser-known novel The Last … Continue reading →

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The Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, France

The medieval French tapestry chronicles biblical scenes of heaven and death
Posted on October 13, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In the belly of the Chateau d’Angers in Angers, France, hangs one of the world’s oldest vestiges of medieval woven art: the Apocalypse Tapestry. At 328 feet, the tapestry remains one of the largest in the world. But perhaps most … Continue reading →

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The Art of Death in the Byzantine Empire

How the Byzantine Empire was met with an incredible juxtaposition of splendor and death
Posted on September 19, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Time has turned the Byzantine Empire legendary from a grand successor into a struggling Roman Empire. Even if you can’t point to its capital on a map, odds are you’ve heard of the famed city of Constantinople. Known as “The … Continue reading →

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