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Why is it called Medieval?

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Why is it called Medieval?
The word “medieval” comes from the Latin phrase medium aevum, which means “middle age.” The Middle Ages refer to the era in Europe that lasted from the fifth century to the Renaissance.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pair of 1960s Tooled Leather Mid Evil Curved Wall Plaques
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s tooled leather mid evil curved wall plaques.
Category

Vintage 1960s Decorative Art

”Garden Of Evil” Original US Film Poster, 1954
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original US version of this Garden Of Evil film poster. Numbered on lower right hand corner, 54/268
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

See No Evil Monkey Charm Diamond Vintage 18k White Gold Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage 'See No Evil' Monkey charm crafted in 18k white gold. 20 round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire, Illustrated by Major Felten, 1931
By Charles Baudelaire, Major Felten
Located in London, GB
work, a book of lyric poetry titled Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil), expresses the changing
Category

Vintage 1930s American Books

Materials

Paper

Voodoo Devils Take the Sick - The Fight of Good vs Evil - Vodou
By Wilson Bigaud
Located in Miami, FL
Devils depicted. Artist Wilson Bigaud paints a graphic narrative of mid-century life in Haiti
Category

1950s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Samarkand gray, beige, purple, pink handmade wool rug. Size: 4'2" x 5'9" (127 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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