Physicians that travelled to Salerno were trained in the context of both Latin and Arabic texts and the medical traditions of two cultures.

Whatever it is that has made these beasts increasingly intimidating over the centuries, it hasn’t been quite enough to suppress our long-held interest in them.

These different approaches to presenting Mandeville in print highlight editorial anxiety about the textual authority of the narrative

I wonder if there have been any manuscripts with complex histories that have intrigued or inspired you?