“The way it was reused tells us about archival practices in 16 th-century England. It’s a piece of history in its own right.” Having ultimately decided to leave it be, the university then ha ...

Ancient Mongol treasures linked to Genghis Khan’s empire were rediscovered in a Siberian museum, shedding light on ties to ...

See treasures Researchers from the Cambridge University Library discovered part of a 13th-century manuscript “hidden in plain sight” in the binding of another book, according to a March 25 ...

The middle value of all realized prices for an artist's works sold at auction during a given period, providing a clearer representation of typical market values by minimizing the influence of extreme ...

A scientific analysis of dozens of 12th- and 13th-century books found in European monasteries reveals they were bound in sealskins procured by Norse traders from as far away as Greenland.

Provenance, or the documented ownership history of your artwork.

Maqluba, the legendary upside-down pilaf, cooked just like in the 13th century! Layers of tender meat, fragrant rice, and vegetables come together in a dish that's as stunning as it is delicious.