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Medieval Women in Their Own Words: Uncovering Untold Stories at the British Library - Medievalists.net

The exhibition reveals the diverse and significant roles of women in medieval society through various unique artifacts.

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words review a bracing cold shower with Joan of Arc and co

The British Library exhibition creatively uses scents to depict historical spiritual experiences, contrasting the unpleasant and pleasant olfactory representations.

Medieval Women in Their Own Words: Uncovering Untold Stories at the British Library - Medievalists.net

The exhibition reveals the diverse and significant roles of women in medieval society through various unique artifacts.

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words review a bracing cold shower with Joan of Arc and co

The British Library exhibition creatively uses scents to depict historical spiritual experiences, contrasting the unpleasant and pleasant olfactory representations.
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#literature

The Original Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Manuscript, Handwritten & Illustrated By Lewis Carroll (1864)

Lewis Carroll wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland after telling the story to Alice Liddell, inspired by a boat trip up the River Thames in 1862.

International online literature comes to life at the British Museum

The British Library and Yuewen's collaboration aims to enhance cultural exchange between the UK and China through literature.

The Original Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Manuscript, Handwritten & Illustrated By Lewis Carroll (1864)

Lewis Carroll wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland after telling the story to Alice Liddell, inspired by a boat trip up the River Thames in 1862.

International online literature comes to life at the British Museum

The British Library and Yuewen's collaboration aims to enhance cultural exchange between the UK and China through literature.
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#solar-energy

British Library installs solar technology on roof

The British Library's solar project aims to significantly reduce emissions and inspire further environmental commitments in the public sector.

UK's 'largest solar heat project' installed on roof of British Library

The British Library's solar project will reduce carbon emissions by 55 tonnes annually and support temperature regulation for preserving its national collection.

British Library installs solar technology on roof

The British Library's solar project aims to significantly reduce emissions and inspire further environmental commitments in the public sector.

UK's 'largest solar heat project' installed on roof of British Library

The British Library's solar project will reduce carbon emissions by 55 tonnes annually and support temperature regulation for preserving its national collection.
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#ransomware

Ransomware: lessons all companies can learn from the British Library attack

The British Library faced a major cyber incident with data encryption and exfiltration by Rhysida ransomware gang.
British Library refused to pay ransom, emphasizing adherence to the UK's policy against such payments.

A shadowy hacker group brought the British Library to its knees. Is there any way to stop them? | Lamorna Ash

The cyber-attack on the British Library was likely carried out by the Russian hacker gang Rhysida, who had been infiltrating the library's systems for months before the attack.
The hackers demanded a ransom of 20 bitcoins (about 600,000) for privileged access to stolen personal information, but when the library refused to pay, the hackers published close to 500,000 files of stolen data.

Ransomware groups warned there is no money in attacking British state

Ransomware gangs targeting state institutions may not receive payments.
NCSC policy is clear against ransom payments for attacks on publicly-funded institutions.

British Library issues 400,000 tender as rebuild continues after 2023 cyber attack

British Library invests £400,000 to recover from cyber attack and enhance IT infrastructure.

British Library slowly resuming service after cyber-attack

The British Library is slowly restoring services after a cyber-attack, with 1,000 digitized manuscripts now accessible online.

Ransomware: lessons all companies can learn from the British Library attack

The British Library faced a major cyber incident with data encryption and exfiltration by Rhysida ransomware gang.
British Library refused to pay ransom, emphasizing adherence to the UK's policy against such payments.

A shadowy hacker group brought the British Library to its knees. Is there any way to stop them? | Lamorna Ash

The cyber-attack on the British Library was likely carried out by the Russian hacker gang Rhysida, who had been infiltrating the library's systems for months before the attack.
The hackers demanded a ransom of 20 bitcoins (about 600,000) for privileged access to stolen personal information, but when the library refused to pay, the hackers published close to 500,000 files of stolen data.

Ransomware groups warned there is no money in attacking British state

Ransomware gangs targeting state institutions may not receive payments.
NCSC policy is clear against ransom payments for attacks on publicly-funded institutions.

British Library issues 400,000 tender as rebuild continues after 2023 cyber attack

British Library invests £400,000 to recover from cyber attack and enhance IT infrastructure.

British Library slowly resuming service after cyber-attack

The British Library is slowly restoring services after a cyber-attack, with 1,000 digitized manuscripts now accessible online.
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#cultural-heritage

"Thanks for the good news!" Medieval Manuscripts Return to British Library's Website - Medievalists.net

The British Library has restored access to 1,000 digitised medieval manuscripts after a year-long cyberattack hiatus.

This Landmark Exhibition Celebrating 500 Years Of Black Music In Britain Is Opening At The British Library This Spring

Exhibition spans 500 years of Black music in Britain
Features over 200 exhibits including audiovisual material and visual art

"Thanks for the good news!" Medieval Manuscripts Return to British Library's Website - Medievalists.net

The British Library has restored access to 1,000 digitised medieval manuscripts after a year-long cyberattack hiatus.

This Landmark Exhibition Celebrating 500 Years Of Black Music In Britain Is Opening At The British Library This Spring

Exhibition spans 500 years of Black music in Britain
Features over 200 exhibits including audiovisual material and visual art
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The 12th Century Library Thief Who Anticipated Today's Hackers

Digital theft of British Library's essential data highlights vulnerability of digital systems
Library theft has historical roots and often leads to changes in safeguarding collections
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