Rare medieval rolled manuscript found in convent
A rare medieval illuminated manuscript has been uncovered in a York convent's archive. Dr Hannah Thomas discovered the ...
Letter written by Isaac Newton in 1704 predicts the exact date the world will end
A letter from the renowned English scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted when the world would end as we know it. The warning, ...
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Sir Isaac Newton Letter From 1704 Predicts When World Will End
Dated 1704, the letter reveals Newton’s belief that the apocalypse would occur in the mid-21st century. The scientist, also a ...
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Letter written by Issac Newton in 1704 reveals his prediction for when the world will end
Speaking about what he meant the curator of History of Yesterday, Andrei Tapalaga said: "The 'end of the world' that Newton ...
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50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12
From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...
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Winchester College new public tours programme for 2025
The college's public programme now includes a range of speciality tours, including tours of its archives, collections, gardens and war cloister, as well as the long-running college tours, which focus ...
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Hear ye, hear ye: The young people finding connection in historical role play
Bessemer is president of Monash University’s Medieval Club, which he joined after coming across their stall during orientation week. “They had a bunch of shields and helmets and recreational ...
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‘Syme’s Letter Writer’ Review: Yours Truly
A book celebrating letters speaks in its subtitle of gathering “memorable quotes from a moribund art.” What hope does an art have when even its votaries are sure of its demise? Rachel Syme is ...
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A book on Sister Nivedita’s letters published
The letter dated 22 December, 1910, reads: “Your name has been mentioned to us by Mr E.E. Havell in a very complimentary way, as being extremely well qualified to write such a book as we want ...
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Worcester Cathedral medieval library talk at The Hive
post-medieval books, 17th-century texts, historical documents, and artefacts. Dr David Morrison, the cathedral's librarian and archivist, will lead the discussion. Dr Morrison, who has published ...
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The Library of Trinity College Dublin
The exhibition also features works by artists like Annie West and David O’Kane, and book artists like The Salvage Press and The Blue Print Press, alongside historical documents which explore timely ...
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Books We Love
November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.