A pint of Guinness is customary when traveling to Dublin, but so is a visit to one of its many literature-themed attractions. A city synonymous with the written word, this UNESCO City of Literature is ...

Detail from The Book of Kells, folio 291v. Courtesy of Trinity College Dublin The Book of Kells is a late-eighth century illustrated copy of the four gospels of the New Testament, traditionally ...

The poor scribes of yore who were spiritual calligraphers and illuminators of Ireland's most famous book, many housed in Trinity College Dublin, the monks and scholars of Ireland. Ah, June! The sun is ...

Writing in the early 20th century, the celebrated author James Joyce noted that the Book of Kells—an illuminated manuscript depicting the four gospels of the New Testament in Latin—was "the most ...

Explore the history of Ireland through one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions and the world's most famous medieval manuscripts. It's a free online course about the Book of Kells from ...

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Trinity College Dublin, home to its world-famous Long Room and the Book of Kells, is offering a new, immersive experience taking visitors on a deep dive into the 9th century manuscript and other ...

28/01/2009 - All the magic of medieval art and an exploration of Irish legends are combined in this fantastical debut feature which stands as a symbol of European specificity film profile]. It’s a ...