Writing a complete history of libraries is no easy task. One must address questions of definition, purpose, accessibility, and function. Not only are there no single answers to these questions, but ...

Libraries have existed since the beginning of civilization. There is even a patron saint for librarians, St. Jerome, for whom the Catholic Church designates a feast day every Sept. 30. Archaeologists ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Library of Celsus was a famous landmark in its time – and today. Myrsini Mamoli Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential ...

Countless histories can be found on library shelves, including histories of libraries themselves. Reading library history can help us not only avoid repeating history but also better understand how ...

In 1849, English explorer Austen Henry Layard discovered a series of clay tablets in the ruins of Nineveh. Once upon a time, Nineveh was a flourishing city and the capital of the mighty Assyrian ...

The Library: A Fragile History is ambitious in its scope and detail-oriented in its execution. The book traces the entire history of libraries, inclusive of private, state, public and academic ...

A 19th century illustration of the burning of the Library of Alexandria. A 19th century illustration of the burning of the Library of Alexandria.Heritage Images/Getty Images The opening episode of ...

Feel the Pulse of History: The Oldest Libraries in India for True Heritage Lovers: By Aarushi Bose National Reading Day provides a perfect moment to reflect on the oldest libraries in India, where ...

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Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has been part of my daily life for years. Parks and trails ...