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The medieval world had its own ‘deepfakes’ – church officials cited a fake imperial decree for centuries

The forged document was used as leverage to try to expand papal control throughout the Italian peninsula.

24.09.2026 10

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Vanessa Corcoran

800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure

Medieval texts and frescoes show how Francis of Assisi’s legends formed – and why his call to poverty and care for creation still resonates.

02.02.2026 30

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Vanessa Corcoran