The Book of Kells is a large illuminated manuscript — a handwritten and heavily illustrated document ornamented with paints made from gold and silver. It was made at the beginning of the ninth century ...

Part gallery, part toy shop is the best description for the Illustrious Order of Makesmiths, a quirky new addition to Blawnox. Opened by West Deer residents Chief and Steve O’Hearn, both artists, the ...

While the two manuscripts are similar, the large illuminated initials in the Hours contain floral designs, and those in the Psalter are historiated initials. The book is on display at the Museum of ...

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He takes a job in a mysterious library – allowing Murakami to explore the power of books, along with his favourite themes of love and loss, with typical storytelling prowess. One of the Soviet ...

A record number of books were banned in districts across the country during the 2023-2024 school year, according to a free speech organization. By Alexandra Alter Jodi Picoult’s “Nineteen ...

An early manuscript of the translation of the Book of Mormon into Maori has been discovered and released in the online Church History Catalog. The 900-page manuscript dates back to 1888, according to ...

Between the pages of ancient books and rare manuscripts, one could almost smell the fragrance of history and feel the weight of time. The library's collection includes handwritten copies of the Quran, ...

Happily, there are a host of witty, satirical and downright hilarious books out there, waiting to put a smile back on our faces. From comic novels and memoirs, to essays and poetry, humour has filled ...

There is a poignant chapter in this new book on the demise of a beautiful cottage and a Roman element in one story too. Having enjoyed rediscovering and publishing his 25-year-old manuscript to make ...