Manuscript

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

“People around the world are still fighting against this pathogen, there is currently an outbreak of sheeppox in Greece, causing much economic damage,” said L’Hôte.

Sheep and goats during their transfer from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Pribram, Czech Republic, November 7, 2025; illustrative.
FILE PHOTO: Fragment of Herculaneum scroll is fixed in place at a Diamond Light Source experimental station after it was scanned using bright x-rays in Didcot, Britain, September 30, 2019.

AI helps recover complete text of Herculaneum scroll burnt by Mount Vesuvius

Recovered page from the lost sixth century copy of the Letters of St. Paul, recovered by an international team of academics, April 30, 2026.

Academics recover over 40 lost pages of a 6th-century New Testament manuscript

Stolen manuscript pages being returned by Canada to Turkey in first archaeological repatriation, April 11, 2026.

Canada returns stolen manuscript pages to Turkey in first archaeological repatriation


National Library unveils rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript

The National Library of Israel has added a rare 14th century Mishneh Torah manuscript to its exhibition, alongside newly displayed medieval Jewish texts from Europe, North Africa, and Persia.

Or Yesha Meusharim from Machzor Worms (13th c.)

Three-century-old manuscript resurfaces, rewriting Columbus lore

The 39-folio manuscript includes unpublished passages and will receive a critical edition that illuminates Columbus's political portrayal in early eighteenth-century Spain.

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.

The Shroud of Turin.

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.

Statue of Hernando Arias de Saavedra in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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.

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

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.

 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.