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Fascinating, the ten legged spider looks like a louse.
Commented Aug 26, 2014 on Bugs in Books at Medieval manuscripts blog
Bugs in Books
Even the most cursory glance over the pages of medieval manuscripts will reveal a plethora of insects. Bugs are everywhere – although we hasten to add that we are extremely vigilant about avoiding the presence of any actual living insects within the pages of our books. But there has been littl...
Truly pioneering work. I have heard whispers however that Master Route, who famously declared himself a 'man of the clap ham omnibus' saw such a thing whilst making his survey of awae scotia. Wouldn't it be wonderful to find that survey as well as his infamous, some say entirely mythical foray into Roman culture, 'circus picadillius via ratae corvieltavorum'!
Commented Apr 1, 2013 on Loch Ness Monster Found at British Library at Medieval manuscripts blog
Loch Ness Monster Found at British Library
Researchers at the British Library have found sensational evidence for the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Hidden within the pages of a 12th-century manuscript is not only a description but also a drawing of the beast known to millions as Nessie. Loch Ness in Scotland, courtesy of Wikim...
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