Medieval Monks Used Marine Mammal Furs to Protect Books

Posted: 2025-04-13 18:22:19 UTC

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Cistercian monks in France used furs from marine mammals to protect their books.

Cistercian monks used marine mammal furs to protect books

Furs came from faraway places

Highlights medieval trade practices