Dr Esther-Miriam Wagner reveals how an eccentric scholar and two Scottish twins braved a legendary curse to uncover the Genizah, medieval manuscripts in a Cairo synagogue. Show more
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Ben Outhwaite reads private letters between merchants to reveal an international trade network uniting Jews, Muslims and Christians across the medieval Mediterranean. Show more
Melonie Schmierer-Lee examines ancient deeds of marriage, divorce and pre-nuptial agreements to reveal the varying fortunes of women in medieval Cairo. Show more
Daniel Davies describes the private papers of philosopher Maimonides, leader Solomon ben Judah and merchant Abraham ben Yiju to shed light on three very different medieval lives. Show more
Gabriele Ferrario of the Genizah Research Unit reveals a secret side to life in medieval Cairo: one governed by alchemy and magic. Show more