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Newly-deciphered manuscript is oldest written record of Jesus’ childhood: ‘Extraordinary’

Newly-deciphered manuscript is oldest written record of Jesus’ childhood: ‘Extraordinary’

A newly-deciphered manuscript dating back more than 1600 years has been identified…
It was purchased in 1912 by a Polish-American antiquarian book dealer, named Wilfred Voynich (pictured) (1865–1930), from where it gets its name

Has the world’s most mysterious text finally been cracked? Experts claim 600-year-old Voynich manuscript contains medieval SEX secrets

The first confirmed owner of the Voynich manuscript was George Baresch, an…
Two computer scientists independently discovered the ancient Greek word for purple within the Herculaneum manuscripts

Herculaneum manuscript is deciphered after 2,000 YEARS: Scientists use AI to read an ancient scroll that was charred during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Scientists have used AI to unravel a 2,000-year-old mystery, deciphering an unopened…
JK Rowling opened up about her abusive ex-husband during The Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcast

JK Rowling reveals her ex-husband hid the manuscript for first Harry Potter to stop her from leaving

JK Rowling revealed her abusive ex-husband hid the manuscript for the first Harry…
For centuries a medieval almanac has baffled historians with its confusing array of liturgical and astronomical calendars

Experts solve mystery of Royal Society’s baffling medieval manuscript – but can YOU crack the code? 

For centuries a medieval almanac has baffled historians with its confusing array…