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 #23

    February 28, 2020

    For today’s challenge: Which signature is authentic? For bonus points: who created the (less) authentic signature? For smarty pants points: who created...

  • Paleographical Challenge #22

    February 27, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Icth: 27 Inuulnerable to make a man...

  • Paleographical Challenge #21

    February 26, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : To make excellent Ink. Raine water 3...

  • Paleographical Challenge #20

    February 25, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Termino Pasche Anno regni domini...

  • Paleographical Challenge #19

    February 24, 2020

    Today’s puzzle is pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Act 3 rd …reman and...

  • Paleographical Challenge #18

    February 21, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Enter Tr Trueman that made tell me w...

  • Paleographical Challenge #17

    February 20, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : The plott of the conspiracie was To...

  • Paleographical Challenge #16

    February 19, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : John Rigbye barrister, Cliffordes...

  • Paleographical Challenge #15

    February 18, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : That is to saye Firste a crosse of...

  • Paleographical Challenge #14

    February 17, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : December 23 - 1695 Cam to fields of...