Articles for the ‘Rare Books Collection’

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  A Journey Through Coins of the Classical World

  Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

  For Nolan Mattison, an undergraduate student with a passion for numismatics, a well-preserved collection of ancient coins has become the centerpiece of a transformative research journey. After participating …

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  A Rare Book’s Influence on HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death

  Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

  “Pirates, they attack with force. The upper crust, they strike with cutting remarks disguised as politeness.” So Stede Bonnet, self-described Gentleman Pirate, advises Blackbeard, the most feared pirate …

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  UB to host Shakespeare workshop exploring race, class and culture

  Wednesday, April 19th, 2023