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These Medieval Monks Scribbled Notes in the Margins of Their Books More Than 1,000 Years Ago

In the early Middle Ages, Irish monks transported an important collection of texts to continental Europe. Written during Ireland’s golden age (between the sixth and ninth centuries), the manuscripts ...
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Museum unveils 1,300-year-old monk doodles revealing surprising complaints about hangovers and weather

Newly displayed 1,300-year-old doodles suggest that medieval monastic life wasn’t all about solemn chants and holy scripture. Now on view at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, the ...
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Written by Celtic monks 1,200 years ago, this rare Irish treasure is tucked away in a Michigan library

MUSKEGON, MI -- The Hackley Public Library stuns with its high ceilings and painted-glass windows. There’s plenty to discover in Muskegon’s local library, but tucked up against the back wall is a ...
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A Stunning & Dramatic Irish Island Once Inhabited by Monks

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Over seven miles off the Irish coast, lie the sea crags of Skellig Michael, a breathtaking island once home to a community of reclusive monks.