When a vast library of texts amassed by Mesopotamian King Ashurbanipal was burned to the ground about 2700 years ago, the ...

Explores the historical significance of libraries and the role of librarians as custodians of knowledge. It reflects on the ...

An endowment covered the library’s operational expenses in ancient times, as well as annual commemorations on Celsus’ birthday, including the wreathing of the busts and statues and the purchasing of ...

says the principle of the game is to encourage players to read the text of the ancient books on display and use that knowledge to complete the puzzle. "The game produces a real connection between ...

and the restoration process will involve the knowledge of chemistry and art, which can provide reference materials," he said. Yu pointed out that the restoration of ancient books in China started ...

Books represent knowledge, and by dedicating a library ... collecting knowledge from conquered civilizations. In ancient Greece and Rome, anybody who could read had access to public libraries.