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Jason Goldspink
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Norwich, UK - Just a guy from the land of the Iceni who loves astronomy, history, photography and technology.
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gutenberg.org
Over 32,000 medieval manuscripts transcribed in four months using AI

www.medievalists.net/2026/01/3200...

Original paper:
inria.hal.science/hal-05299220

The CoMMA website:
comma.inria.fr/homepage

#books #old_manuscripts
First page of Chronicon Pictum, the "Illuminated Chronicle" from the court of King Louis the Great of Hungary from 1358. Main illumination shows: A multi-paneled scene within an elaborate architectural frame Central figure: A crowned king (likely representing Hungarian royalty) seated on a throne Left panel: Armed warriors or knights Right panel: Groups of courtiers or nobles Rich colors: deep blues, reds, golds, and ochres Gothic architectural elements including towers and arches Latin text in two columns Red lettering (rubrics) for important headings and initial words Black text for the main chronicle Beautiful calligraphy in Gothic script https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminated_manuscript#/media/File:K%C3%A9pes_kr%C3%B3nika_els%C5%91_lapja.jpg
January 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM
jasongoldspink.bsky.social
Just finished reading Legenda by @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social Truly one of the best books I've read, it's a real eye-opener.

Also thank you to Janina for a great talk at Norwich Playhouse. An absolute pleasure meeting you (being last in that long queue was worth the wait). Next reads purchased 👍
A picture of two books by Janina Ramirez, one is titled Julian of Norwich a Brief History and the other Riddle of the Runes.
January 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM