Manuscript

Rediscovered medieval manuscript sheds light on the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin

University of Louvain researcher presents Oresme's rational explanation for unexplained phenomena, rejecting miracle claims and citing Lirey shroud as patent example of religious fraud.

The Shroud of Turin.
Statue of Hernando Arias de Saavedra in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Anonymous tip uncovers stolen history - and sparks a cultural homecoming to Paraguay

 The 15th-century sacred books of Ethiopian Jewry from the Faitlovitch Collection at the Sourasky Central Library, TAU.

Oldest known 15th-Century Orit Books of Ethiopian Jewry uncovered by TAU researchers

 Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb.

Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb


14th century Shem Tov Bible comes home to Jerusalem

The Shem Tov Bible, a stunning 14th-century manuscript created by the renowned kabbalist Rabbi Shem Tov ben Abraham Ibn Gaon, will be displayed in the National Library of Israel.

 Presentation of the Shem Tov Bible at the National Library of Israel.

Smithsonian returns 2,300-year-old Zidanku Silk Manuscripts to China

Wuxing Ling consists of lunar month illustrations paired with explanatory texts, recording seasonal taboos and auspicious practices throughout the year.

 Xiao Yi Obtaining the Lanting Manuscript from the Monk Biancai

Harvard's $27 manuscript identified as rare Magna Carta original

The manuscript is one of seven surviving originals from King Edward I's issue of the Magna Carta.

 Harvard's $27 manuscript identified as rare Magna Carta original.

Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript

'Cooking rice from the Western Han Dynasty period has deepened our appreciation for the richness and allure of traditional Chinese culture,' said Luo.

 Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript. Illustration.

Lost 13-page Hernandarias manuscript rescued from New York auction

The manuscript, valued at $20,000, was taken from Paraguay's National Archive and recovered after appearing in a 2013 Manhattan auction.

 Lost 13-page Hernandarias manuscript rescued from New York auction.

Priceless Islamic manuscripts to be auctioned at Sotheby's 'Arts of the Islamic World & India' sale

The collection spans over 500 years, showcasing artistic traditions of Islamic dynasties from Spain to Indonesia.

 Priceless Islamic manuscripts to be auctioned at Sotheby's 'Arts of the Islamic World & India' sale.

Advanced scans reveal lost pages of King Arthur legend

The fragment contains two key episodes, including the only surviving account about Merlin and the early years of Arthur's court.

 Cambridge researchers use multispectral imaging to decipher Merlin manuscript.

Rare 'Book of the Dead' Manuscript from Hatshepsut's Reign Found in Trento

The papyrus of Senemnetjer is among the earliest known examples of this funerary text, which was used to guide the soul of the deceased on its journey to the afterlife.

 The Egyptian Book of the Dead.

Hand-written version of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 discovered in 17th-century manuscript

Researchers said the added lines "potentially transform" the sonnet from "a meditation on romantic love into a powerful political statement."

 Hand-written version of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 discovered in 17th-century manuscript.