Subdeacon Joe Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/12/03/a-boy-from-the-13th-century-who-preserved-his-homework-on-birch-bark/ Onfim was an ordinary boy who lived in Novgorod, in Russia, during the 13th century. As was common practice at the time, he wrote letters and drew pictures on birch bark with a sharp stylus. Accidentally, Onfim created fascinating archaeological data which was discovered centuries after he lived. This unintentional time capsule has provided a unique insight into life in Medieval Novgorod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 That's very cool, Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Suomi SASS #31905 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Very Cool - but a translation of the writings would make it EXTRA cool. :-) STL Suomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleburne, SASS # 39597 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Times change but people remain the same through the ages. Very neat to see. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Very Cool - but a translation of the writings would make it EXTRA cool. :-) STL Suomi I've done a few quick searches and haven't been able to find translations of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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