The British Library's site on the Cave of Manuscripts in Dunhuang, China where the Diamond Sutra, one of its treasures, was found. Site includes a map depicting the location of Dunhuang.

An overview discussion of the "Caves of the Thousand Buddhas" and what they contained. This site takes a long time to load, but be patient - it is very interesting.

Pictures of the treasures found in Cave 285.

Pictures of the treasures found in Cave 156.

Martin Luther's signature

Luther's wife, Katharina von Bora (a former nun)

"Lutherstadt Wittenberg" site worth looking at to see Tetzel's indulgence box.

A very interesting drawing of Luther

Commemoration from Luther's funeral service

Luther's grave at the Castle Church in Wittenberg

A Book of Hours calender page for the month of January. From France (1525-50).

"Adoration of the Magi" from a manuscript of Marco Polo, Li livres du Graunt Caam. From England (early 15th century).

"Manuscript of a pseudo-Roger Bacon" by an Italian artist working outside Italy. From the mid- 15th century.

Page of text from a "Book of Hours." From Flanders (1360).

Illustration from the beginning of Marguerite de Navarre's La Coche ou le Debat de l'Amour. From France (1540).

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