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British Library Exhibit Reveals Lives of Medieval Women

Books

Explore the Original “Alice in Wonderland” Manuscript, Illustrated by Lewis Carroll Himself

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25,000 Images of Medieval Geoffrey Chaucer Manuscripts Are Now Online

History

These Four Manuscripts Contain Almost All Surviving Old English Poetry

History

Europe’s Oldest Intact Book Is Discovered Inside the Coffin of a Saint

History

Mozart’s Diary Filled With His Famous Compositions Is Available Online For Free

Resources

1,000-Year-Old Illustrated Manuscript of Herbal Remedies Available Online

History

View Leonardo Da Vinci’s Notebooks Online and Go Inside the Mind of a Genius

History

Behind the Scenes: How the British Library Digitizes One of the World’s Biggest Books

Recent Stories

Dive Into the Wondrous Underwater World of ‘Ponyo’ at L.A.’s Academy Museum

This “Cursed!” Exhibition Reveals How Magic Ruled the Ancient World [Interview]

40,000-Year-Old Symbols Carved in Bone May Reveal the Origins of Written Language

For the First Time, This Legendary Folk Artist’s Work Will Venture Outside of Japan

Punch the Monkey Has Adorably Learned To Wave Goodbye to the People Visiting Him

DIY Butterfly Cardigan Invites You To Crochet Your Own Pair of Wings

19th-Century Marble Sculpture Is So Delicately Crafted It Looks Like Sheer Fabric

Shakira Plays a Free Show for a Record-Breaking Crowd of 400,000 in Mexico City

Amazing Astrophotography in New Zealand Showcases the Otherworldly Beauty of Our Universe

Casa Batlló, a Gaudí Masterpiece, Opens a New Art Gallery on Its Once-Inaccessible Second Floor