Merlin’s Secrets Resurface in Cambridge Discovery

A 13th-century manuscript fragment, long hidden within the binding of a 16th-century property register, has been unearthed at Cambridge University Library. Identified as part of the Suite Vulgate du Merlin, a rare Old French sequel to the Arthurian legend, the text recounts episodes such as Gawain's battle against Saxon kings and Merlin's mystical appearance at Arthur's court . Advanced imaging techniques, including multispectral photography and 3D modeling, allowed scholars to digitally unfold and study the fragile parchment without causing damage .

An evocative testament to the enduring enchantment of Arthurian lore and the marvels awaiting discovery within historical bindings.

(Source: cam.ac.uk)