1. 2 Mar


    Written in gold on a purple parchment, this privilegium was granted by Roman Empereror Otto I The Great in the 10th century

    Written in gold on a purple parchment, this privilegium was granted by Roman Empereror Otto I The Great in the 10th century

     

  2. 2 Mar


    The Vatican Secret Archives include a letter from Caliph Abu Hafs ëUmar al-Murtada to Pope Innocent IV, dated June 10, 1250 and sent from Marrakesh, Morrocco

    (Source: Daily Mail)

     

  3. 2 Mar


    The signature of Galileo Galilei is seen on a document displayed as part of the exhibition. A report on the Italian astronomer’s 1633 trial for asserting that Earth revolved around the Sun, is on show

    The signature of Galileo Galilei is seen on a document displayed as part of the exhibition. A report on the Italian astronomer’s 1633 trial for asserting that Earth revolved around the Sun, is on show

     

  4. 6 Sep



    The last thing one knows when writing a book is what to put first.
    — Blaise Pascal, Pensées, 1670