Luther's Inkwell at Wartburg Castle

In 1521, Martin Luther was hiding in Wartburg Castle, spirited away by friends after his bold stand at the Diet of Worms. For months he lived in a small stone room under a false name, growing out his beard, battling loneliness and doubt. By his own account, the spiritual attacks were relentless — dark thoughts, despair, voices whispering that his life's work was foolish arrogance.…