Historical Highlights 129

Here are this week’s historical highlights, taking you from a library in Brooklyn to a cemetery in Wales.

First up, learn about the history of emoji.

Ever heard of a microcollege?

New research suggests that the Book of Kells may have originally been two separate works.

Interested in the way museums curate their collections? Read this interview pertaining to African-American history.  (And read about the largest black research collection in the Midwest here.)

A recent report warns that UK museum collections are at risk due to lack of funding.

“A man has bought an entire graveyard to stop anyone building on top of his ancestors”

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