Iconoclasm in the Netherlands, 16th century (S. Beranek)
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Iconoclasm in the Netherlands, 16th century (S. Beranek)

ByEdward Eggleston

“The sixteenth century was a time of significant religious change. According to legend, in 1516, Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg and criticized what he perceived as corrupt practices within the Catholic Church. Following Luther, numerous other Northern European reformers shifted away from the Catholic Church centered in Rome. Among other more systemic and doctrinal issues, the reformers also had complicated relationships with religious imagery.” (S. Beranek)
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Black History Month: Moving Forward

ByTwinkle Snowflake

“History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama, First Black First Lady This month we take time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Black Individuals in history. Understanding their stories can help us see how far we have come, as…