Treasures

The story

Medieval monks polished rock crystal 'reading stones' to illuminate tiny manuscript script.

Where it was found

Locked inside Vault #58 on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 — part of The Royal Library. Vault #58

The rest of The Royal Library

Monday to Sunday is one heist: seven vaults, seven treasures, one set, with the crown piece on Sunday. The days below are the ones that have closed.

• 🪶Goose Feather QuillMonday · Vault #57 · Common

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In other languages

Deutsch

Messing-Leselupe

Mittelalterliche Mönche schliffen Lesesteine aus Bergkristall, um winzige Handschriften zu lesen.

Français

Loupe de lecture en laiton

Les moines médiévaux polissaient des pierres de lecture en cristal de roche pour déchiffrer les minuscules.

Italiano

Lente di lettura in ottone

I monaci medievali levigavano pietre da lettura in cristallo di rocca per ingrandire i manoscritti.

Nederlands

Messing leesloep

Middeleeuwse monniken slepen leesstenen uit bergkristal om piepkleine handschriften te ontcijferen.