The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University announces the twenty-ninth Otto Gründler Book Prize to be awarded at the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 8-10, 2025). It ...

Strange “hairy” covers of books in medieval Europe were made from seal skin obtained from Viking descendants, a new study has found.. It is rare to find medieval manuscripts in their original ...

Researchers were surprised to find some medieval books covered in seal skins 12th century French monks used animal skins to bind and cover their books.

The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals. Researchers identified its more distant origin. By Jack Tamisiea Medieval ...

Found in 1986 and following a 39-year conservation project, Ireland's oldest and largest medieval book shrine is now on view.

Object Details Author Seminar in the History of the Book to 1500 Conference (4th : 1992 : Oxford, England) editor Brownrigg, Linda L Contents The division of work in the Harley Psalter / William Noel ...

These Medieval Monks Scribbled Notes in the Margins of Their Books More Than 1,000 Years Ago A new exhibition in Dublin showcases historic manuscripts written in Irish monasteries.