History-Sode | The Book of Kells
- Author
- S+Co. Productions
- Published
- Thu 10 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/auntiejojoslibrary/episodes/History-Sode--The-Book-of-Kells-e34uanh
More than 1,200 years ago, a group of monks created one of the most breathtaking books in the world—by hand.
In this episode, we journey to Trinity College in Dublin to discover the Book of Kells, a masterpiece of art, language, and devotion.
Learn how this ancient manuscript was made, why it was hidden from danger, and what it still teaches us about the power of imagination and preservation.
Sources Used:
Trinity College Dublin: https://www.tcd.ie/library/manuscripts/book-of-kells.php
BBC History: “The Monks Who Made the Book of Kells”
Irish Times Archives
National Museum of Ireland
The Book of Kells: A Masterpiece of Medieval Art (Harper Collins)
