How Books Were Kept Secret for Centuries - The History of Forbidden Libraries

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The most powerful book in medieval Europe was kept locked in a chain — and reading it without permission could get you killed. What's the most risky idea you think a book has ever held?

Transcript

Medieval books were actually chained down — here's why. A single book took monks years to copy — it was priceless. But some books weren't chained — they were banned outright. The Church burned books it considered too risky — for centuries. Some histories were buried on purpose — follow to uncover them.