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Why It’s a Thrill to Find a Doodle in an Ancient Manuscript

Eight great articles that explore some of the most intriguing medieval marginalia found to date.

Corrie Evanoff

Read when you’ve got time to spare.

Mysterious scribbles, fart jokes, and notes to self—keep reading for the surprisingly personal glimpses into the past we can glean from old book margins.

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