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  1. Aug 6

    This is a Japanese translation of "Aesop's Fables," known as "Isoho Monogatari." Published in 1659, this version is an illustrated, woodblock-print edition. Learn more, here:

    Pages from "Isoho Monogatari"
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  2. Jul 19

    This c1928 document, from the League of Nations Archives, presents diagrams of international road signs and hand signals. Why was the document created? Learn more here:

    "International Signs. Permanent Committee on Road Traffic"
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  3. Jul 15

    'Āyisha Durrānī was an Afghan poet, and is also recognized for starting the first school for girls in Afghanistan. Here is a c1881-82 lithographic print of her collected poems:

    Collected Poems of Aisha Durrani
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  4. Jul 11

    This map of Australia was made in 1826 by French royal geographer, Adrien Brué. He called Australia "Nouvelle Hollande" (New Holland) on the map. Why? Find out, here:

    Map of Australia, 1826
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  5. Jul 1

    Explore the "Cherokee Phoenix" (ᏣᎳᎩ ᏧᎴᎯᏌᏅᎯ), the first Native American newspaper. It began publication in 1828, and was written in Cherokee and English. Learn more, here:

    "Cherokee Phoenix" newspaper
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  6. Jun 28

    This set of three vivid and colorful woodblock prints was created in 1890 by Toyohara Kunichika. The triptych presents a dramatic moment from the Japanese Kabuki play "Kanjinchō." Explore here:

    Depiction of scene from Japanese Kabuki play "Kanjinchō," 1890
    Depiction of scene from Japanese Kabuki play "Kanjinchō," 1890
    Depiction of scene from Japanese Kabuki play "Kanjinchō," 1890
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  7. Jun 26

    Interested in architecture and design? This c1905 image by photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii shows elaborate wall mosaics in a house in Uzbekistan. Zoom in, and learn more, here:

    Mosaics at a home on the outskirts of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, c1905
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  8. Jun 24

    "Ecureuil de Louisiane" (Louisiana Squirrel): a hand-colored drawing of a flying squirrel, from 1727. A priest brought the squirrel from New Orleans, Louisiana to Paris, and later gave it to the queen. What was the reaction in the French court? Learn here:

    "Ecureuil de Louisiane" (Louisiana Squirrel), 1727 drawing
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  9. Jun 21

    This Ethiopian Gospel book was created between 1500 and 1550. The manuscript is written in Gǝ‛ǝz (a liturgical language) and is an example of Gunda Gunde style. Explore the colorful illuminations, and learn more, here:

    "Ethiopian Gospels" (image on page 8)
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  10. Jun 19

    This is a watercolor illustration of the Aztec Tonalpohualli ("day count") calendar, from the third section of the 16th-century Tovar Codex. Zoom in, and learn more about this calendar and the codex, here:

    The Aztec Tonalpohualli Calendar from the Tovar Codex
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    Jun 14

    Vivid color from a 500+ year-old book: A scene from 15th-century publication "The Life and Activities of Shakyamuni Buddha Incarnate.” These & other rare Chinese books now available online:

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    Jun 14

    Today in History: the Continental Congress approves the design for a U.S. national flag, 1777

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    Jun 6

    On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allies' famed invasion of the beaches of Normandy during World War II, a Library archivist reveals hidden treasures in our Veterans History Project collections related to the fateful day.

    Map: D-day Normandy : the invasion and the first 48 days of action https://www.loc.gov/resource/g5833n.ct002338/
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    May 15

    May is Jewish American Heritage Month -- visit this special website from the Library & several federal partners celebrating the generations of Jewish Americans who have helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society.

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    May 8

    This fascinating two-page map from 1926 charts across the Kamchatka Peninsula in ! The map includes dozens of illustrated depictions of the volcanoes. See the full map here:

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    May 6

    May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -- visit this special website from the Library & other federal partners paying tribute to generations of Asian & Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history & are instrumental in its future success.

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    May 6

    In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the has made available online 1,000 Chinese rare books some date as far back as the 10th century. It includes manuscripts, hand-painted pictures, ancient maps and more!

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    Apr 29

    NEW ONLINE: In celebration of the 100th anniversary of , today the Library of Congress launched a unique online collection of 67 historically significant children’s books published more than 100 years ago.

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    Apr 2

    Filters Before Instagram: Atlas Obscura tells the amazing story of Sergey Prokudin-Gorskii, the man who made color photos before there was color photography: ... We have his entire collection -- you can see it here:

    Three young women near the town of Kirillov, 1909. https://www.loc.gov/item/2018678943/
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    Mar 27

    Today in History: Japan makes gift of cherry blossoms trees to the U.S., 1912

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