Article #80738
Times of India
| Title | As wars destroyed schools and libraries across Italy, one Roman official began copying ancient books and helped save centuries of knowledge from disappearing | Source | Times of India |
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 War in sixth-century Italy destroyed knowledge, prompting Cassiodorus to act. He founded a monastery where monks copied and translated manuscripts. This work saved religious and secular writings from being lost forever. The Vivarium monastery became a vital center for preserving ancient texts. Cassiodorus's efforts ensured knowledge survived centuries of instability.
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| Link | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/as-wars-destroyed-schools-and-libraries-across-italy-one-roman-official-began-copying-ancient-books-and-helped-save-centuries-of-knowledge-from-disappearing/articleshow/132454952.cms | Published At | 2026-07-17 04:07:22 (2 weeks ago) |
| Created At | 2026-07-17 04:28:28 | Updated At | 2026-07-17 04:28:28 |