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In Search of the Black Madonna

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Since medieval times the Black Madonna has been a symbol of power and majesty in Europe. For many Catholics she is considered more powerful than the renaissance-inspired blue-eyed, blonde Madonna. What has drawn thousands of Europeans to worship before these black icons for centuries? Writer and broadcaster
Bonnie Greer investigates in the first of two programmes. Producer Tony Phillips

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Unknown:
Bonnie Greer
Producer:
Tony Phillips
Source: Radio Times

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