Medieval Monk Transcribing |
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Here is a medieval monk copying a manuscript in a monastery library. This image dates to the European Middle Ages. During this time, illiteracy was widespread. Monks, working tirelessly to transcribe ancient texts by hand, were able to preserve much of the knowledge and wisdom of the ancient world. Click here to enlarge. |
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