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fromNature
10 months ago

Mystery of medieval manuscripts revealed by ancient DNA

Medieval book coverings made from sealskin reveal historical trade networks.
fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

Medieval Manuscripts Were Bound in Seal Skin, New Study Finds - Medievalists.net

This integration of the biological sciences into the study of historical manuscripts not only provides a clearer picture of the material culture of medieval Europe, but also illustrates the extensive trade networks that Cistercian monasteries were part of.
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