Posted on 05/14/2025 11:59:29 PM PDT by RandFan
A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of the Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', according to UK academics.
Harvard Law School paid $27.50 (then about £7) for it in 1946 and for years it has remained tucked away in its library, its true identity unknown.
But two medieval history professors have concluded it is an extraordinarily rare and lost original Magna Carta from 1300, in the reign of King Edward I, that could be worth millions.
''This is a fantastic discovery," said Prof David Carpenter from King's College London, who began analysing it after seeing digitised images of it on the US university's website.
"It is the last Magna Carta... [and it] deserves celebration, not as some mere copy, stained and faded, but as an original of one of the most significant documents in world constitutional history; a cornerstone of freedoms past, present and yet to be won."
He said he was "absolutely astonished" that not only had he discovered this authentic version, but that, over the years, no-one seemed to know what they had and that it had been sold "for peanuts".
According to Harvard's library accession register, the document catalogued as HLS MS 172 was acquired in 1946 and was described in an auction catalogue as a "copy made in 1327… somewhat rubbed and damp-stained".
The Magna Carta is a charter first issued by King John in 1215 that guaranteed the liberties and rights of his subjects and also placed the Crown under the authority of the law.
Considered a key step in the evolution of human rights against oppressive rulers, Magna Carta has influenced the framing of constitutions around the world.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
Perhaps one day they will embrace it
Many years ago I visited the Ronald Reagan library. It just happened to have one of those Magna Carta’s on display.
Maybe Harvard will donate to Smithsonian?
I saw the Magna Carta on display in the National Archives.
Now there is something you'll never find read in Africa.
“If you asked anybody what the most famous single document in the history of the world is, they would probably name Magna Carta.”
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This artifact has NO redeeming value. Will this CHANGE YOUR LIFE ?
Never.
Will it cause you to avoid SCREAMING IN HELL FOREVER ?
No.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ, with it’s true life changing value, will draw you to salvation, and bring you peace. Do you have this PEACE?
Consider carefully your answer ...
Don’t lose that energy.
[BTW, why did you call him Jesus Yeshua in your tag line? That’s the same name in two different languages; like “Meet my friend, John Juan.” Prolly better to just pick one or the other and roll with it. Just an observation, tho. U do U.]
Maybe Harvard will donate to Smithsonian?
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Which will put in a document holder and put the document holder in a crate that will be put in a warehouse somewhere and promptly forgotten.
Perfect addition to the Oval Office
” Harvard University discovers document codifying the concept that “no one is above the law” and expresses great dismay.”
After signing it, he immediately began to ignore it. That's why there has never been another king named 'John' in England..................
Harvard doesn’t donate anything to anyone.
(And they’ve got their own museums.)
Now there is something you’ll never find in Africa.
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Africa with its beautiful animals and its hideous culture of violence.
Listen Inkstone, the Magna Carta and the United States Revolution and the United States Constitution were inspired by God. Jesus, and the Gospel were also inspired by God. God is the source.
Does it include their pronouns?/s
it could be a fitting guide to the people if China, North Korea, and many others, with a
U.S. Declaration Of Independence as a historical addendum.
surprised these weren’t cancelled during the era that removed great statues by mobs, who wouldn’t get the irony.
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