Recently Discovered Dr. Seuss Manuscript Honors America
Newly Discovered Dr. Seuss Story to Mark America’s 250th Birthday A recently found Dr. Seuss tale featuring the Cat in the Hat will debut ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. The book, titled “Sing the 50 United States,” is the first complete manuscript attributed to Dr. Seuss since “What Pet Should I Get?” was discovered in […]
FBI gives back stolen 16th-century manuscript signed by conquistador Cortes to Mexico
The FBI has returned a significant 16th-century manuscript featuring the signature of Hernan Cortez, the Spanish conqueror, to Mexico, officials reported on Thursday. Archivists in Mexico discovered the loss of this 15-page manuscript during efforts to microfilm a collection. It was quite a surprise. “These works are deemed protected cultural properties and symbolize important chapters […]
Chinese researchers recreate ancient rice recipe from a 2,000-year-old manuscript
Students Recreate Ancient Rice Dishes with Unusual Results A recent project at Hunan University in China involved students recreating rice dishes based on ancient recipes. The outcome was quite intriguing. Researchers drew inspiration from the “Shi Fang” manuscript, an ancient bamboo text detailing historical Chinese culinary practices, including recipes for various dishes, such as steamed […]
Scholars stunned when they find earliest known record of Jesus’ childhood in manuscript that went unnoticed for decades
Scholars have deciphered an ancient papyrus fragment that may contain the earliest known account of Jesus’ childhood. The fragments are Hamburg Karl von Ossietzky State and University Library For decades, The Infancy Gospel of ThomasAn ancient apocryphal book that claims to tell the story of Jesus’ childhood from the ages of 5 to 12. “We […]