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fromNature
5 days ago

How DNA forensics is transforming studies of ancient manuscripts

Tim Stinson's curiosity about DNA in ancient manuscripts led to the emergence of a new field in manuscript studies.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Medieval Visions of Creation Coming to the Getty Museum - Medievalists.net

Getty Museum exhibition pairs medieval manuscripts and contemporary paintings to trace the enduring influence of Biblical Creation narratives from the Middle Ages to the present.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

When bad things happen to good books - Harvard Gazette

These are just some of the ways that books can be damaged, as seen on a recent afternoon at the Weissman Preservation Center. Students in "Texts in Transition," a GenEd class taught by Professors Ann Blair and Leah Whittington, were visiting the Weissman Preservation Center to witness textual preservation firsthand.
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The man on a mission to save Mauritania's city of libraries' from encroaching desert sands

Chinguetti’s ancient manuscript libraries preserved Islamic and scientific texts but face decline from desert encroachment, population loss, reduced tourism, and regional insecurity.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

"Library of Congress"

A vast library's books and scripts summon sensory journeys across languages, cultures, and eras, offering endless discovery and imaginative travel.
History
fromMedievalists.net
6 months ago

Online Course: Anointed Sounds: Exploring Political Power and Religion in Medieval Music Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

Medieval songs shaped faith, identity, and political power, illuminated through manuscripts and saints’ narratives in a six-week online course beginning September 28.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Bay Area man used aliases and 'dummy books' to steal rare Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, feds say

A Bay Area man stole rare manuscripts worth $216,000 from UCLA using fake names and dummy books.
History
fromMedievalists.net
8 months ago

Paws on Parchment: New Exhibition Highlights Cats in Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

Cats held significant roles in the Middle Ages, serving as companions and protectors of books and textiles.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

A privilege and a great pleasure': inside the 5,000-item Stephen Sondheim collection

Sondheim left his manuscripts and other materials to the Library of Congress, fulfilling a bequest that reflects his legacy in musical theatre.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Take a peek at Stephen Sondheim's papers, now at the Library of Congress

Stephen Sondheim's emotional connection to his manuscripts revealed the importance of preserving musical heritage.
History
fromMedievalists.net
9 months ago

The Book of Leinster Returns to the Public Eye After Major Conservation Work - Medievalists.net

The Book of Leinster is now on public display, showcasing vital texts of early Irish literature and history.
History
fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

Open-access articles explore diverse medieval topics, from female spies to significant manuscripts, with free access to research developments and insights.
History
fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

New Medieval Books: The Magic Books - Medievalists.net

Medieval manuscripts reveal that magic, astrology, and divination were integral to culture and governance during this period.
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