William Duba, of the Center for Manuscript Research at the University of Fribourg, presents research into forgotten book fragments and their significance for understanding the history of written culture.
The lecture examines how ancient books often survive as reused fragments within other bindings, and how digital publication and analysis reveal their biographies. Duba explores methodologies for tracing the production, circulation and loss of texts, highlighting what fragments disclose about past reading and preservation practices.
