The Conversation21d
St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the medieval saint himself would have said about its veneration
As a Catholic and a medievalist, I can never resist meeting a new saint. The relic, it turned out, was the saint’s hand, though without any special ornament or reliquary, the ornate containers ...
Vogue22d
Saint Laurent
What a one for the ages movie scene this would have been: A meeting in the very early 1980s between Yves Saint Laurent, the undisputed (if oftentimes dissolute) king of Paris haute couture ...
History Extra26d
Who was St Dwynwen? The legend of the Welsh patron saint of lovers
The legendary life of St Dwynwen, however, is not exactly a typical tale of romance. St Dwynwen is celebrated today as the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and, less commonly, of sick animals. In life, ...
Los Angeles Times26d
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bozoma Saint John
The first home Bozoma Saint John bought in L.A. was a condo in Marina del Rey. “It was the first time I bought anything on my own, and it was such a boost to my confidence,” said the ...