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At first glance, the dusty and worn pages of an old book from centuries ago might not reveal more than their written content. But a closer look unlocks a treasure trove of knowledge. It’s those obscured treasures – hidden stories – that University of Toronto researchers want to uncover.

Celebrating Canada’s mining history and the 140th anniversary of Canadian Mining Journal – one of Canada’s oldest continuously published magazines When this […]

Taipei, Jan. 23 (CNA) The National Central Library of Taiwan (NCL) has completed the digitization of over 30,000 pages of rare Chinese books in collaboration with the libraries of Oxford University and Stanford University, the NCL said in a statement issued Sunday.

The National Central Library of Taiwan (NCL) yesterday said that it has completed the digitization of more than 30,000 pages of rare Chinese books in collaboration with the libraries of Oxford University and Stanford University. The cooperation with the Stanford University Libraries focused on the digitization of a selection of classic ancient Chinese books and documents in several categories, including Confucian classics, history, philosophy and literature, the NCL said. A selection of 210 volu...

An ancient book can tell a story in more ways than one. A wooden cover can offer clues about the climate when the book was made. Its paper and ink can tell us about technologies that were used at that point in history. Until Feb.

The Globe and Mail Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press As hundreds of libraries eliminate late fines, the concept of having to pay for keeping a book too long may one day feel as antiquated as the card-catalogue. The Toronto Public Library system, the...

20 virtual events in Toronto this winter Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details. Virtual events in Toronto this winter are going to give us something to do while were stuck inside. Torontos culture, food, and art scenes have moved online, so you can still cultivate new and interesting experiences from the comfort of your own couch cushions. Here are virtual events coming up in Toronto this winter. This collab...