Manuscript
Academics recover over 40 lost pages of a 6th-century New Testament manuscript
The New Testament manuscript, also known as Codex H, was lost in the 13th century after it was disassembled at the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos in northeastern Greece.
Canada returns stolen manuscript pages to Turkey in first archaeological repatriation
National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript
Three-century-old manuscript resurfaces, rewriting Columbus lore
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.
Anonymous tip uncovers stolen history - and sparks a cultural homecoming to Paraguay
Two rare manuscripts tied to Paraguay’s colonial and independence eras are back after decades missing.
Oldest known 15th-Century Orit Books of Ethiopian Jewry uncovered by TAU researchers
These sacred texts, written in Ge'ez, a language known only to the Kessim (Ethiopian Jewish priests), hold significant cultural and historical importance.
Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb
Manuscript includes predictions of catastrophic events that could bring an end to civilization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.