Paleographical Challenge 2020

Beinecke Early Modern invites you to a paleographical puzzle, originally posted during the exhibit, Subscribed: The Manuscript in Britain, 1500-1800, with entries posted from January 28 through May 8, 2020,. Start at the beginning, challenge #1, and work your way through at your own pace. A (suggested) solution is provided in the subsequent day’s post. Steal away from work and study, forsake your crosswords and your spelling bees! Take the Paleo-Fitness Challenge! Our motto: strength and beauty through paleography.

  • Paleographical Challenge #33

    March 13, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s puzzle shown below: R We F N S A I Francis Bacon...

  • Paleographical Challenge #32

    March 12, 2020

    Today’s puzzle shown above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge below: Antonio de herrera’s history...

  • Paleographical Challenge #31

    March 11, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s puzzle shown below: Saturd. night, one Brown, a...

  • Paleographical Challenge #30

    March 10, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s puzzle shown below: Sept r 29 The Letters from...

  • Paleographical Challenge #29

    March 9, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s puzzle shown below: pray tell Ser John newes of...

  • Paleographical Challenge #28

    March 6, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge shown here: honorabil cosin aftir the...

  • Paleographical Challenge #27

    March 5, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : 3 July It more borrowed of grace by my La...

  • Paleographical Challenge #26

    March 4, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Postscript. Wee beseech yo r Lo pp...

  • Paleographical Challenge #25

    March 3, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Noble Cousin/ Wee are brought to y e...

  • Paleographical Challenge #24

    March 2, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Answer: the top signature is...