Sneaky Scholars

Sneaky Scholars. In 1416, three Italian scholars, Poggio, Cencius, and Bartholomä, visited the St. Gallen library with the intention of 'rescuing' ancient Roma…

Location: St. Gallen Library, St. Gallen, Switzerland

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Category: weird

In 1416, three Italian scholars, Poggio, Cencius, and Bartholomä, visited the St. Gallen library with the intention of 'rescuing' ancient Roman and Greek texts, potentially by stealing or buying them. Their true intentions were hidden behind a veil of scholarly curiosity.

Source: Historie und Kritik

Sneaky Scholars — St. Gallen, Canton of Zurich

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