Discover the world's oldest surviving books, including The Pyramid Texts, The Epic of Gilgamesh, and the Rigveda. Explore ...

Libraries are more than just buildings filled with books—they are time capsules of human knowledge, culture, and history. Some libraries have stood for centuries, surviving wars, natural disasters, ...

Throughout history, sacred texts have played a vital role in shaping religious and philosophical thought. Among them, the ‘Diamond Sutra’ stands out—not only for its deep spiritual teachings but also ...

This is believed to be the oldest multi-page book in the world. The Etruscan gold book was discovered in 1848 in a tomb near the Croatian city of Zagreb. The tomb, dating back to the 3rd century ...

Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record important ...

The oldest book printed with metal movable type has been discovered in Korea, eclipsing the former record holder, the Jikji of 1377. The new discovery is dated from 1239 and is called the ...

Recognized upon its publication in 1858 as “the oldest book in the world,” the “Teaching” is attributed to a vizier to Izezi, the eighth and penultimate pharaoh of the Old Kingdom’s ...

Scientists recently discovered that the oldest single tree in the world is 5,067 years old as of the 2017 growing season. The tree is a Bristlecone Pine, found in White Mountains, California.

One of the oldest books in existence that was written 'at the dawn of Christianity' could be yours to own - if you have £3 million to spare.