Analysis Finds Many Medieval Books Bound With Seal Skin

A paper published in Royal Society Open Science found that many medieval book covers previously thought to be made from deer or boar skin were in fact made of sealskin. What do you think? The post Analysis Finds Many Medieval Books Bound With Seal Skin appeared first on The Onion.

Apr 15, 2025 - 22:00
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Analysis Finds Many Medieval Books Bound With Seal Skin

A paper published in Royal Society Open Science found that many medieval book covers previously thought to be made from deer or boar skin were in fact made of sealskin. What do you think?

“I’ve always thought seals would look great as rectangles.” Jasmine Conatser, Hog Tamer


“Weren’t there peasants they could’ve used?” Josh Natera, Carafe Filler


“There’s nothing more satisfying than that old fish smell.” Ivan Archer, Raffle Strategist

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