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Barbara Brend on the 'Khamsa' of Nizami & the 'Khamsa' of Amir Khusrau

Barbara Brend on two of the world’s great illuminated manuscripts known as the ‘Khamsas’ or ‘Five Poems’.

3 Jul 2012 Duration: 41:09

Charles Melville on the ‘arts of the book’ and diffusion of Persian culture

Join Professor Charles Melville on a magic carpet ride into the exquisite world of Persian manuscripts.

3 Jul 2012 Duration: 48:59

Richard Ovenden on the Bodleian Libraries

Oxford University’s historic Bodleian libraries are celebrated around the world; Richard Ovenden tells us why.

6 Feb 2012 Duration: 17:27

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