There may be a room with the rarest books in the world somewhere under Moscow. We are discussing ancient Chinese texts. Lost works by Virgil and Cicero. Manuscripts from the Library of Alexandria.

Editor’s note: Artist Ann Hamilton’s installation ‘aeon’ has been extended and will remain on display in Mansueto Library through Sunday, Dec. 15. During a visit to the University of Chicago, visual ...

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