The books belong to a French monastery from the 12th century. (Matthew Collins) New research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on the use of seal products across Europe during the ...

There are a number of magnificent 12th- and 13th-century public and religious buildings ... Suzdal – zo'n 25 kilometer ten noorden van Vladimir – was in de 9e en 10e eeuw na Christus een nederzetting ...

Researchers told CBC News the use of seal skins as a book binder starts around the 12th century with the creation of a French abbey — or monastery — by Bernard of Clairvaux, a monk responsible ...

And it's very typical from the 12th and 13th century," Élodie Lévêque said Friday. "Paper didn't exist at the time, so it's all made with parchment. So skin, leather, and it's also made of wood." ...

The books belong to a French monastery from the 12th century. (Matthew Collins) New research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on the use of seal products across Europe during the middle ...