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Our latest post by curator Altay to Yughur traces the history of a significant discovery of the works of the 'wretched' Bîçâre, besides being a fascinating #codicological #Whodunnit blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

With Christmas almost here, we're looking forward to some rest and relaxation over the holidays. We're closed 24-26 Dec. In the meantime, enjoy images of the Nativity from our printed Armenian collection with our latest blog post. Happy Holidays!🎄🎁 blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

In advance of #orthodoxchristmas, our latest blog post offers you a look at images of the Nativity and Jesus' childhood in two bilingual Coptic and Arabic Bible manuscripts from the 17th and 19th centuries. blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

Are you a PhD student? Do you use our collections? Join us for our 2025 Doctoral Open Days and: - Learn how to access our collections - Speak to curators and reference specialists - Build your academic network Find out more: bit.ly/BL-PhDOpenDays…

Currently on display at #ASilkRoadOasis at the British Library, the Irk Bitig is a unique book written in Old Turkic Runic script. Michael Erdman discusses this book of omens in a new blog, available to read here:​ bit.ly/40rwjw7

SYMPOSIUM ALERT! International Dunhuang Programme 21-22 February, both in person and live streamed!

In 1903, Colonel Atmaram Jayakar presented 10 #manuscripts to the British Museum. 9 of these were works copied in #Oman, including several diwāwin of local poets from the regions of Musqat and Nizwa. Come read more about them in our latest blog! blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

The earliest #Zoroastrian text and the earliest tale of the hero #Rustam, both featured in our latest blog International Dunhuang Programme 'Two precious items copied by a #Sogdian scribe' at: idp.bl.uk/blog/two-preci… #Shahnama

🚨Fellowship opportunity🚨 Are you interested in South African political history? Consider applying to help catalogue materials from the landmark 1994 elections in #SouthAfrica at the British Library! shar.es/agd2EB

Come learn about two Ottoman Turkish manuscripts - one in #London and the other in #Istanbul - about one particular Ottoman's interest in Ethiopians' history and their role in the early years of #Islam through our latest blog! #Ethiopia blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

We were honoured by a visit from Him Grace Archbishop Angaelos and the Coptic Diocese Clergy and Staff yesterday. It was a great pleasure to share highlights from the Coptic Collections with them and we hope that this is only the start of a long and fruitful relationship!

In 2023-4, the British Library received the collection of Frederick S. Harrop who lived in Bangkok from 1913-30 and had a key role in developing Thai art education and graphic design. blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

🚨JOB OPENING ALERT🚨 We're looking for a new Head of East Asian Collections as part of the Asian and African Collections Team. Interested in learning more? Application guidelines, essential qualifications and deadlines at the link below⬇️ ce0752li.webitrent.com/ce0752li_webre…

For an exciting detective story about the iconic Baybars Quran: our latest post blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

Why not start your #EasterWeekend with a little fowl play? 🐦🐣 Come learn about the traditions of bird-themed letters and decorations in #Coptic and #Armenian #manuscripts in our latest blog! blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

Reposting this #Easter favourite blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…. #HappyEaster

Latest post: Heritage under Occupation: The Japanese Commercial Postcards of a Unified Korea at blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

A wonderful and exciting new acquisition by the British Library! Among the works are several texts in Hebrew - a trilingual Psalter, dictionary, and grammar - copied by Jews and Christians in England before the expulsion of Jews from the country in 1290 CE.

One of the oldest items in the British Library is an Egyptian stele dating from c. 2000 BC, collected by William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77). See blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…

The British Library has some of the oldest copies of the #Buddhist #Mahayana text Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Sutra 'Perfection of Wisdom in 8000 Lines' dating from the 10th to 13th centuries CE blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri…