You Found a Fifteenth‑Century Parchment - Do You Read It?

Dangerous Ideas - Thinkers Who Paid · Sep 4, 2026 · 20m

A 15th-century parchment sits unread in a library for 47 years, holding a secret that eluded scholars for centuries. What hidden knowledge does it contain?

You Found a Fifteenth‑Century Parchment - Do You Read It?

This episode explores the life of Lodovico Antonio Muratori, a priest and scholar whose meticulous work led him to a profound discovery. It delves into the intellectual climate of 18th-century Italy and the challenges of pursuing dangerous ideas within established institutions.

Person: Lodovico Antonio Muratori

Date of Birth: October 1672

Location of Birth: Vignola, Po Valley

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