The Middle Ages may have not been as dark as one imagines, but some of the things people did back then certainly don't help the era's reputation! Religion was a big deal, and by then some of the first Christian manuscripts started to be produced by scribes (mostly in monasteries). Books were incredibly precious objects, and just how could one prevent the theft of such rare and valuable assets? By writing a book curse to deter thieves, of course!
Curious? In this gallery, we delve into the history of book curses and bring you some fascinating examples from medieval times. Click on for more.