Hildegard of Bingen (c. 1098–1179), may be the most important medieval intellectual that you’ve never heard of, was born. Against all odds, she became a legend in her own time, and also in ...

In the gift shop at the Hildegard Abbey, you can find self-help texts along the lines of “Strengthen the Immune System with Hildegard of Bingen.” Fiction about Hildegard is a genre unto itself ...

St. Hildegard’s massive body of writing includes records of her visions, books on the lives of the saints, medicinal treatises, theological writings, plays, poetry and original compositions.

This is September of 1179, during the last days of their founder, 81-year-old Hildegard von Bingen. ... Millions rely on Hyperallergic for free, reliable information. By becoming a member, ...

The 12th century abbess, scientist and composer inspires new interpretations of her music, and new works, on an album spotlighting soprano Barbara Hannigan.

Watch Hildegard of Bingen's O Euchari in leta via and find classroom resources for composing, improvising, listening, appraising and performing.

Hildegard was a visionary poet, scientist, diplomat and composer. Her music, which continues to attract followers, is over 900 years old, but Hannigan and company view it through a singular 21st ...