The lucky ones reached Utah in 1847. Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England A pilgrimage to Canterbury pays homage to a beloved saint, a glorious cathedral, a giant work of literature, and simple ...

After finding her brother’s hand-drawn route after his sudden death, Sarah Sands reflects on how a journey can create meaning ...

The modern city of Canterbury juxtaposes the medieval cathedral and its saint (the object of Chaucer’s pilgrimage) with contemporary buildings occupied by innovative high-tech corporations. The ...

A pilgrimage forces you to ask what’s important ... multi-country meander traces the route described by Sigeric, then ...

I have just started reading “The Good Wife of Bath” by Karen Brooks. I am familiar with the Wife of Bath from my previous ...

Canterbury Cathedral became a popular pilgrimage site for people from across Europe. The conflict between Henry II and Thomas Becket is an example of the many disputes over power in medieval times.

The fact that Chaucer wrote in English (now referred to as Middle English), rather than French or Latin like many of his fellow writers, meant that ordinary folk could enjoy the Canterbury Tales ...