Monday, May 11, 2009

Page Turners

Institutions are giving students greater access to rare books and manuscripts, opening a new chapter in higher education

 

The pages of ancient books and manuscripts can reveal all manner of surprising or obscure information, from long-forgotten practices and secrets to the mundane details of everyday life in the 14th century. Some scholars have likened leafingthrough ... such treasures to exploring an Egyptian tomb.

Read On

No comments: