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Researchers read sealed 17th century letter without opening it (www.theguardian.com)

by What a Find March 4, 2021, 6:35 pm

‘Virtual unfolding’ is hailed a breakthrough in the study of historic documents as unopened letter from 1697 is read for the first time using X-ray technology.

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Researchers read sealed 17th century letter without opening it (www.theguardian.com)

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