Show and Tell Wednesday: Ancient Texts Revisited

When I was at UCLA, I took an honors seminar on the history of medicine that was taught in the rare book room in the library. I imagined there would be old dusty tomes laying about, inscribed by hand with archaic illustrations. Turned out all the really rare volumes were locked away, but it was still way cool to be there.

It’s every bookish person’s fantasy to explore old monasteries and libraries, uncovering huge manuscripts with hidden knowledge inside. I think that’s why plots that feature...