February 1st, 2021 - 11:50 GMT
Ancient manuscripts and heritage objects were put under the spotlight when Qatar National Library played host to a special six-day event. The ‘Scientific Applications in Cultural Heritage Forum’, launched online on 25 January and attracted a sold-out audience who enjoyed a series of lectures and practical sessions led by renowned historians and conservation experts from several fields of interest. The principal focus of the event was on pigments and dyes used in manuscripts and heritage items. Audience members also learned about the most important spectroscopic techniques for non-invasive and non-destructive ...