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fromNature
4 months ago

Mystery of medieval manuscripts revealed by ancient DNA

Medieval book coverings made from sealskin reveal historical trade networks.
fromMedievalists.net
4 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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