In the mid-16th century, a bookbinder picked up a piece of parchment — one that was already centuries old — and used it to bind a book of poetry. This parchment's text remained unreadable for nearly ...

Oftentimes, we are preoccupied with the contents of a book rather than the book itself. The phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is preached as a metaphorical reminder not to be quick to judge ...

After being hidden for centuries, the secrets within medieval manuscripts might soon come to light. By fusing two imaging techniques -- visible hyperspectral imaging and x-ray fluorescence -- an ...

Classical historian Robyn Ramsden teaches the ancient craft of Nag Hammadi bookbinding at Featherston Booktown. The craft of traditional bookbinding lives on in Featherston, despite the increase in ...