References to slides 2-5 in the video above, courtesy of the MET.

Atala and Chactas. Early 19th century French Cotton.

Fragment of Talismanic Scroll. 11th-12th century, Egypt.

Ostrakon: pottery fragment with ink inscription. 580-640, Egypt. Culture – Coptic.

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: Depicting the end of the world. 1180. Culture – Spanish.

Fragmentary Marble Inscription. 4th-3rd century BC. Greek.