This book is among nearly 100 found in France by researchers at the University of Cambridge to be bound with seal skin. The books belong to a French monastery from the 12th century. (Matthew Collins) ...

The books belong to a French monastery from the 12th century. (Matthew Collins) New research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on the use of seal products across Europe during the ...

Researchers told CBC News the use of seal skins as a book binder starts around the 12th century with the creation of a French abbey — or monastery — by Bernard of Clairvaux, a monk responsible ...

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