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Books
fromThe New Yorker
9 hours 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
2 weeks 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.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Timbuktu manuscripts taken to protect them from jihadist militants returned

Political and religious figures in Timbuktu welcomed the return of ancient manuscripts removed to Bamako over a decade ago.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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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