Episode 106: An Illuminating Development

Discover the birth of the Medieval book trade and the shift from monks to craftsmen in producing books. Explore innovations in medieval bookmaking, including the creation of the first mass-produced book in Europe, the portable handheld Bible. Delve into the use of red and black ink in manuscripts and the evolution of 'letter' in the English language. Learn about the origins of the colors yellow and gold in Old English and their connection to illuminated letters.