35. Marks of Devotion or Desecration? Medieval Graffiti with Mia Trentin
Update: 2025-02-02
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Graffiti is most often associated with vandalism today. The idea of entering a church to carve into a fresco or scratch an icon feels unthinkable. Yet, in Medieval Cyprus, graffiti was a common practice—one rooted in reverence and spiritual expression. Far from desecration, these markings, whether scripts, scratches, shapes, or symbols, carried apotropaic or petitionary significance. They were often acts of devotion, not defacement. In this episode, I’m joined by archaeologist and historian Mia Trentin to explore the fascinating world of Medieval Graffiti in Cyprus!
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