History, art and science join forces to unlock the mysteries of a 400-year-old book
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 17 -- McGill University posted the following news release:
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History, art and science join forces to unlock the mysteries of a 400-year-old book
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A major grant will enable McGill University Libraries to delve into the Libro di Piume, or Feather Book, an exceptional artifact created in Italy more than 400 years ago. This unique object contains 156 illustrations made from feathers and other organic materials, includin . . .
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History, art and science join forces to unlock the mysteries of a 400-year-old book
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A major grant will enable McGill University Libraries to delve into the Libro di Piume, or Feather Book, an exceptional artifact created in Italy more than 400 years ago. This unique object contains 156 illustrations made from feathers and other organic materials, includin . . .