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Posted by: Muhannad Salhi
The Library of Congress has several manuscripts of one of the best-known and most influential works of Muslim cosmology, Qazwini’s famous “‘Aja’ib al-Makhluqat wa-Ghara’ib al-Mawjudat” (Marvels of Creation and Rarities of Existence).
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Near East Section
Posted by: Joshua Kueh
The “Doctrina Christiana,” dated to 1593, is one of the first books produced in the European tradition in the Philippines. The only known extant copy may be found in the Rare Book & Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Asian Division, Southeast Asia, Uncategorized
Posted by: Ryan Wolfson-Ford
This blog introduces the Thai and Lao manuscripts found in the Southeast Asian rare book collection in the Asian Division at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Asian Division, Junior Fellows, Southeast Asia
Posted by: Taru Spiegel
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a discussion of Spanish explorations and explorers during discovery and conflict.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Hispanic Americans, Hispanic Reading Room
Posted by: Taru Spiegel
The Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress celebrates the release of 50 literary recordings featuring writers and poets during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Hispanic Americans, Hispanic Reading Room
Posted by: Taru Spiegel
Teaching French in the early days of the United States of America.
Posted in: European Reading Room
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
This blog focuses on Mahatma Gandhi, India’s famous advocate for nonviolent resistance, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary on October 2, 2019.
Posted in: Asian Division, South Asia
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 (Voice/TTY) or email [email protected]. Directions Floor Plans Friday, September 27, 2019, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT Lecture: Investing in Culture: Urban Regeneration and Sustainability in the Kingdom of Bahrain Free tickets available via Eventbrite link Former Minister of Culture and current President of …
Posted in: Calendar of Events, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
This blog announces the digitization and online availability of a handwritten essay by Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), India’s messenger of peace and nonviolence.
Posted in: Asian Division, South Asia