The Voynich Manuscript with Dr Lisa Fagin Davis (part 1) - Tea-break 40

This episode, Matilda dives into the world of medieval manuscripts, accompanied by an expert in manuscript studies and palaeography: Dr Lisa Fagin Davis. Together, they discuss one of the most studied and yet most mysterious of medieval objects - the Voynich Manuscript. So much intrigue surrounds this extremely well-travelled manuscript, but what do we actually know about it? How does one study it? And why aren’t we allowed to wear gloves? Tune in to find out!TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/40LinksDigitised Voynich ManuscriptLisa’s blog post on CodicologyBook by Raymond ClemensBeinecke Library - Voynich Manuscript webpageBritish Library blog post no glovesRare Book School websiteSimmons Uni School of Library and Information Science websiteLisa’s BlueskyContact the HostEmail: [email protected]://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.cominsta: @the_archaeologists_teacupfb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacuptwitter: @ArchaeoTeacupArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724AffiliatesMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.