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An 800-year-old wax notebook found in a German latrine offers a rare glimpse of medieval writing
Key Takeaways
- A wax writing tablet and leather case were recovered from sealed medieval latrines in Paderborn.
- The notebook contains cursive Latin text that will take time to transcribe.
- Preservation was possible because the latrine chambers were airtight.
- Researchers think the object may have belonged to a medieval merchant.
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