History-Sode | The Book of Kells

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)