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A 9th-century manuscript found in the National Central Library of Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon's Hymn, previously hidden within a copy of Bede's Ecclesiastical History, highlighting significant cultural exchanges between England and Italy during the Middle Ages. #OldEnglish #Literature #MedievalHistory #IT #GB

A 9th-century manuscript discovered in the National Central Library of Rome contains the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon's Hymn, originally composed in the 7th century, which was hidden within a copy of Bede's Ecclesiastical History, highlighting the significance of early English literature and cross-cultural connections in the Middle Ages. #OldEnglish #Literature #MedievalHistory #IT #GB #IE