Intro The translation of ancient texts has long been a pivotal process in the transmission of knowledge from one culture to another, often serving as a bridge that allows for the exchange of scientific, philosophical, and medical insights. Among these, the works of Hippocrates, the legendary Greek physician, have held a special place. His contributions […]
A recent biography of Aldus Manutius by Oren Margolis was written to co-oincide with the 500th anniversary of Aldus’ death. Aldus Manutius: The Invention of the Publisher by Oren Margolis. Reaktion, 206 pp., £13.85, October 2023, 978 1 78914 779 7 To order a copy from Amazon use this link https://amzn.to/3Tf6BHG Aldus revolutionised printing during the Renaissance, and between 1495 […]
Carolingian minuscule, also known as Caroline minuscule, emerged in medieval Europe as a standardised script to ensure easy recognition of Latin texts, particularly Jerome’s Vulgate Bible, across different regions. Originating around 778 in the scriptorium of Benedictine monks at Corbie Abbey, and later refined by Alcuin of York during the Carolingian Renaissance, this script revolutionised […]