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fromTheartnewspaper
17 hours ago

In a new exhibition, the Getty Centre uncovers the mysterious world of medieval codes

The Getty exhibition demystifies medieval manuscripts, showing their accessible codes through familiar contemporary parallels.
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago

New Medieval Books: History in Flames - Medievalists.net

The book explores how human actions, rather than nature, led to the destruction of significant medieval manuscripts, impacting our historical knowledge profoundly.
History
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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Symbols and Signs: Getty Exhibition Explores Medieval Manuscript Codes - Medievalists.net

"People today are fascinated by ciphers, puzzles, and secrets... This exhibition explores the clever ways that scribes and artists of the past deliberately and playfully employed such codes to arrest the attention of medieval audiences and engage their minds."
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Medieval Bible Reveals Secrets of Parchment-Making, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

A round, white, more transparent spot on the spine (close to the blue initial) is an offprint of the second vertebrae of the thorax.
History
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Skin on Mysterious Medieval Books Concealed a Shaggy Surprise

The furry covers of certain medieval manuscripts suggest an unidentified animal source, challenging previous assumptions about medieval bookbinding.
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Books
fromNature
1 month ago

Mystery of medieval manuscripts revealed by ancient DNA

Medieval book coverings made from sealskin reveal historical trade networks.
Books
fromNature
1 month ago

Mystery of medieval manuscripts revealed by ancient DNA

Medieval book coverings made from sealskin reveal historical trade networks.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

The Medieval Manuscript That Features "Yoda", Killer Snails, Savage Rabbits & More: Discover The Smithfield Decretals

The Smithfield Dec rétals showcases a remarkable blend of ecclesiastical law and vivid illustrations, making it a unique historical manuscript.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Magic in Medieval Manuscripts: A Beginner's Guide - Medievalists.net

Magical texts in medieval manuscripts, like those of Georgius Zotorus Zaparus Fendulus, reveal a colorful and complex interplay of astrology, magic, and scholarship.
History
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fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Over 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts May Have Been Copied by Women - Medievalists.net

Women played a small but significant role in medieval manuscript copying, with an estimated 110,000 manuscripts attributed to female scribes.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Medieval Bible Returns to Salisbury Cathedral After Nearly 800 Years - Medievalists.net

The Sarum Master Bible has returned to Salisbury Cathedral after nearly 800 years, thanks to fundraising efforts.
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