Cambridge University Library and Codex Zacynthius
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British Library in London and 800 year old Magna Carta
Picture from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Library#/media/File:The_British_Library_-geograph.org.uk-_2786739.jpg Ground-breaking multispectral imaging work of the British Library’s burnt copy of the 1215 Magna Carta has recovered text which has not been read in 250 years. This work has been completed by British Library conservators and scientists in preparation for next year’s 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The…
Library of Congress and the Top Treasures of the United States of America
Picture from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress#/media/File:LOC_Main_Reading_Room_Highsmith.jpg MegaVision president Ken Boydston traveled to Washington, D.C. in January 2009 to assist the Library of Congress and a team of imaging scientists image another ‘Top Treasure of the Library’, using a MegaVision camera and multispectral LED lighting. The January objective was to photograph the Gettysburg Address, which was delivered in 1863…
Sinai and the Palimpsests of St. Catherine’s Monastery
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Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Picture from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Israel#/media/File:NLI_building2.jpg The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and during the few years following was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of modern times. Their importance and value was recognized at their first identification, and with the passing of time they have become singularly iconic. Extensive documentation with film began in…