Letterlock: From Spiral Seals to Virtual Unfolding

Dive into the ancient art of letterlocking—the craft of folding a letter into its own secure envelope. We trace spiral locks, self-destruct mechanisms, and the long arc from Mesopotamian seals to modern physical information security. Then see how X-ray microtomography lets researchers virtually unfold 300-year-old letters from the Brienne Collection without breaking seals, including Mary, Queen of Scots' last letter. It’s a fusion of old-world craft and cutting-edge science. Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC