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The Madrid Codices: Leonardo da Vinci's treasure trove digitised by Spain's National Library

On 13 February 1967, the Spanish National Library announced the discovery of the Madrid I and II codices, two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci that had remained poorly catalogued for more than a century. But they are being digitised to make them accessible to the public.

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Mary Queen of Scots’ final letter written hours before her execution to go on display

The fragile document rarely leaves its vaults due to conservation

The Independent UK

Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter to go on show for first time in nearly a decade

The last time the 1587 letter went on display people queued along George IV Bridge in Edinburgh for the chance to see it.

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13th-century Christian songbook made of furry sealskin may be Norway's oldest surviving book

Experts at the National Library of Norway believe the liturgical songbook was made by a local artisan around A.D. 1200.

LiveScience

National Library of Scotland debunks claim it 'banned' gender-critical book

THE National Library of Scotland has dismissed claims it “banned” a book written by gender-critical campaigners ...

The National (Scotland)

Row as gender-critical book excluded from National Library exhibition

THE National Library has found itself at the centre of a major row after bosses were accused of blocking a book by gender-critical feminists in an…

The National (Scotland)

Is Austin, the TV comedy filmed in Canberra, any good?

It stars Michael Theo from Love on the Spectrum

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Why this Canberra woman had to reclaim her original name to feel whole

Growing up Asian in the 90s in the ACT was very different.

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Final piece of Alasdair Gray archive joins Poor Things at National Library

THE National Library of Scotland has bought the final tranche of archive material by renowned Scottish author Alasdair Gray ...

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'I canna wait': New Scots Scriever announced for year-long residency

A NEW Scots Scriever is set to promote Galloway Scots during a year-long residency with the National Library of Scotland.

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National Library Of Israel Reverts Back To Israeli-Flag-Themed Logo After Public Backlash

Critics argue new logo lacked connection to Israel, Zionism, and Hebrew language

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National Library of Scotland to turn reading rooms into space for music

The Edinburgh-based National Library of Scotland is teaming up with musicians and storytellers to hold Gaelic folklore performance: Beacon.

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First collection of William Shakespeare’s plays on show to toast key anniversary

The 400-year-old collection includes the first publication of Macbeth

The Independent UK

Applications open for Gaelic 'storymaker' based anywhere in Scotland

APPLICATIONS are now open for a Gaelic storymaker hosted by the National Library of Scotland, in partnership with Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

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New pilot project aims to celebrate legacy of Scotland's first black footballer

A NEW pilot project has been launched based on the story of Andrew Watson – widely regarded as the world’s first black footballer.

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The new National Folk Festival boss is a dog-loving, vintage-car driving, community-vibing force of nature

She plans to increase the offering for families at the festival.

ABC News

Trove secures funding as federal government comes to rescue of National Library of Australia's digitised archive

Funding for the country's largest digitised archive has been announced, after months of the National Library of Australia calling for more financial support.

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Australia's cultural institutions are especially vulnerable to efficiency dividends: looking back at 35 years of cuts

In January the Albanese government launched a new arts policy, Revive. Among its measures was a commitment to exempt Australia’s seven national performing arts training organisations from the efficiency dividend.

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