A 9th-century manuscript discovered in the National Central Library of Rome has unveiled Caedmon's Hymn, the earliest known Old English poem, which was previously unseen and is significant for understanding the transmission of Bede's Ecclesiastical History and the cultural connections between England and Italy in the Middle Ages. #OldEnglish #MedievalLiterature #ManuscriptDiscovery #IT #GB #IE
A 9th-century manuscript discovered in the National Central Library of Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon's Hymn, which was hidden within a copy of Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People, marking a significant find in the study of early English literature and its transmission. #OldEnglish #MedievalLiterature #HistoricalDiscovery #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, highlighting the historical transmission of English literature to Italy and underscoring the importance of cross-cultural interactions during the Middle Ages. #OldEnglish #MedievalLiterature #HistoricalDiscovery #GB #IT #IE #RU #US
A 9th-century manuscript discovered in the National Central Library of Rome contains the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon's Hymn, revealing its significant inclusion within Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People and offering insights into the transmission of English texts in medieval Europe. #OldEnglish #MedievalLiterature #HistoricalManuscript #GB #IT #IE #RU
