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Miniature Bible the Size of a Coin Found in UK Library Storage
A miniature Bible surfaced in the vast Leeds library during lockdown. The tiny holy book includes both old and new testaments and was printed on 876 stamp-sized pages. However, nobody knows where this miniature Bible treasure came from.
ashley cowie - 08/05/2022 - 18:58
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Libraries: The Legacies Of Ancient Bibliophiles
It can be argued of course, but a story has five important elements: the characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict and the resolution. These five essential narrative elements keep stories running smoothly and allow the action to develop in a logical way that readers can follow. However, an overlooked aspect of a story is where it is archived.
ashley cowie - 14/06/2021 - 20:41
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Medieval Book Tells Kids Don’t Pick Your Ears or Nostrils!
A new British Library website presenting collections of books from the British Library, Seven Stories, Bodleian Libraries, and the V&A includes manuscripts by Lewis Carroll and Jacqueline Wilson and a special medieval book titled
ashley cowie - 24/02/2020 - 18:40
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Stolen Nostradamus Manuscript Returned to Library in Rome!
A pilfered copy of the Nostradamus manuscript written by Renaissance-era French physician, astrologer and psychic Michel de Nostredame, has been recovered and returned to the library from which it was stolen 15 years ago.
Nathan Falde - 10/05/2022 - 14:47
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The House of Wisdom: One of the Greatest Libraries in History
Adding to the list of names among the greatest libraries of the past, the Bayt al-Hikmah (translated as ‘The House of Wisdom’) was established in Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Empire, around the 8th century by Caliph Harun al-Rashid (reign from 786-809 CE) during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The center continued to flourish under al-Rashid’s son, al-Ma’mun, who is sometimes attributed as the original founder of the House of Wisdom.
ancient-origins - 01/01/2017 - 04:11
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The Only Library Ever Recovered from Antiquity: The 1800 Scrolls of Herculaneum
The Villa of the Papyri is the name given to a private house that was uncovered in the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum. This city, along with nearby Pompeii, is perhaps best remembered for its destruction during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Because of this natural disaster, the buildings of these cities were preserved under a thick layer of volcanic ash.
dhwty - 06/12/2016 - 03:51
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A Sexy Part of the Voynich Manuscript Is Deciphered
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20 Bizarre, Crude and Downright Weird Sketches in Medieval Manuscripts
Many medieval manuscripts are works of art with devotional passages written in careful calligraphy, accompanied by vivid illustrations and ornate, decorative borders. But equally captivating is the marginalia – the sketches and doodles in the margins of the text – which range from the mundane to the bizarre, obscene and just plain weird.
Joanna Gillan - 08/09/2022 - 22:53
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This Magnificent Library Holds Treasured Irish History (Video)
The Library of Trinity College Dublin stands as an unparalleled repository of Ireland's rich history. With its grandeur and significance, it is not merely a collection of books but a sanctuary of knowledge and culture.
Robbie Mitchell - 15/08/2023 - 01:57
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The Mogao Grottoes in China, the Legendary Home to a Thousand Buddhas and a Hidden Library
The Mogao Grottoes, known also as the Mogao Caves, the Dunhuang Caves, or the Thousand Buddha Caves, are a network of Buddhist cave temples in China. This site is located near the city of Dunhuang in the northwestern Chinese province of Gansu. This ancient city was once located in an oasis on a strategic point of the ancient Silk Road. Thus, Dunhuang was a center where not only trade, but also cultural, religious, and intellectual exchanges took place.
dhwty - 07/05/2016 - 14:46
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Everything You Need to Know but Have Never Been Told – Insights from the Ancient Nag Hammadi Library
A few years ago, I came across a treasure trove of ancient information found in a sealed jar in 1945 near the town of Nag Hammadi about 75-80 miles north of Luxor on the banks of the River Nile in Egypt. They are known as the Nag Hammadi Library, texts or scriptures and thanks to them other major pieces in the puzzle were revealed and my already developing conclusions confirmed.
David Icke - 01/12/2017 - 22:49
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Last of the Kings of Egypt: The Ptolemaic Dynasty
Ptolemaic Egypt is distinctive in being both the last independent Egyptian dynasty and the last Hellenistic kingdom to fall to Rome. The Ptolemies were not native Egyptians, but Greek and Macedonian by descent.
Caleb Strom - 24/09/2019 - 01:58
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Medieval Sword contains Cryptic Code. British Library appeals for help to crack it.
In 1825, a mysterious double edged sword containing a cryptic code was found in the River Witham near Lincoln in England. The 13th century sword contains an enigmatic 18-letter message running down the center of the blade, and cryptographers and linguists have been unable to crack it. The British Library is now appealing to the public for help in solving this 800 year old mystery.
aprilholloway - 09/08/2015 - 21:34
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Poet’s 120-Year-Old Chocolates Found In Australia’s National Library
While going through the personal papers of the famous Australian poet, author, and newspaper correspondent Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson, conservators at the National Library of Australia discovered something unusual. Unexpectedly thrust into the role of culinary archaeologists, at the bottom of a box they found a slightly rusted tin of intact Cadbury chocolate bars, fully uneaten and still partially wrapped in their original foil.
Nathan Falde - 31/12/2020 - 22:03
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What Made Alexandria the Intellectual Capital of the Ancient World?
The ancient city of Alexandria, nestled on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, held a unique and enduring status as the intellectual capital of its time. Its remarkable legacy as a hub for knowledge and scholarship continues to captivate historians and scholars alike. How did Alexandria gain such an impressive reputation? There were many factors at play, ranging from the financial support of its rulers to its strategic location and fabled monuments like the Great Library of Alexandria and the Museum.
Robbie Mitchell - 02/12/2023 - 18:00
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Three Babylonian Recipes From 1600 BC You Can Make At Home Today
Ever wanted a taste of life in an ancient civilization?
The oldest cookbook ever found was made sometime around 1600 BC in the ancient city of Babylon. It’s a set of cracked tablets engraved by an early civilization’s version of a master chef.
Mark Oliver - 12/08/2018 - 19:02
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What Treasures Were Lost in the Destruction of the Great Musaeum of Alexandria?
The monumental Musaeum of Alexandria was famous for its legendary library. The tragic story of the building’s destruction continues to be a painful one for people who love ancient history and literature. So what treasures were lost in its devastating fire?
ancient-origins - 02/11/2016 - 02:54
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Inaccuracies Found in Radiocarbon Dating Calibrations Could Change Historical Timelines
Radiocarbon dating is a key tool archaeologists use to determine the age of plants and objects made with organic material. But new research shows that commonly accepted radiocarbon dating standards can miss the mark -- calling into question historical timelines.
ancient-origins - 07/06/2018 - 01:59
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Professors Find Original Greek Copy of Jesus’ Teachings to James
Two biblical scholars from the University of Texas at Austin claim to have discovered the first-known original Greek copy of a heretical Christian writing that describes the secret teachings of Jesus to his brother James.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 02/12/2017 - 01:55
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Professor Discovers Oldest Script for Stand-Up Comedy in Scottish Library
A Cambridge academic found a rare 15th-century manuscript in Scotland, revealing the oldest medieval stand-up comedy. Apparently, they had jokes and laughter back then too!
ashley cowie - 01/06/2023 - 19:05