On first look, what may you discover a couple of medieval manuscript? Possibly the fabric it is comprised of, the flowery script, or decorative illustrations. However, look somewhat nearer, and there is much more to find. In reality, as historian and curator Michelle P Brown explains, these medieval artefacts provide a portal to the previous. Emily Briffett speaks to Michelle to unravel a few of their secrets and techniques and discover out what they will inform us concerning the Center Ages.
Michelle P Brown is the writer of Illumino: A Historical past of Medieval Britain in Twelve Illuminated Manuscripts (Reaktion, 2025).
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