Inside one of the world's few crash courses in conserving and caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts

The Papyrus Conservation Summer Seminar at the University of Michigan teaches best practices for caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts. Scholars from around the globe attend this unique course to learn techniques in treatment, storage, and care, such as removing dirt and using controlled moisture. The institution holds a vast collection spanning texts and documents dating from 1000 B.C.E. to 1000 C.E.