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Explore the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, considered world’s oldest Christian book, sold at auction by Christie’s for over £3 million.

The Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 hosts discussions on identity, ageing, and AI at the British Library in London.

Noreen Masud explores flat landscapes as mirrors to her complex PTSD in “A Flat Place,” blending personal trauma and environmental metaphors.

Discover the hazards of arsenic in 19th-century green ‘poison’ books and learn how to identify potentially toxic covers.

Explore the evolution of Chinese science fiction, from early translations to global acclaim with Netflix’s “3 Body Problem.”

HistFest 2024 returns with a special appearance by Brian Cox and diverse historical sessions, promoting accessible history for all.

Harvard Library removes human skin binding from a book, as we explore the term “Anthropodermic bibliopegy.”

Hannah Durkin’s insightful examination of the Clotilda, the last known US slave ship, reveals the lasting impact of its captives on history.

2024 Walter Scott Prize longlist announced, embracing global historical fiction, now managed by The Abbotsford Trust.

Books that explore the National Day of Mourning: its significance, history, and impact on Indigenous communities and American narratives.