CLEAN : 14th century manuscript stolen in the 1970s is returned to France

The video discusses the discovery and collection of dispersed manuscript leaves. Initially found through an internet auction, the speaker attempts to reunite the leaves by tracing buyers and researching similar manuscripts. The speaker discovers that the leaves are part of a stolen collection, with only 12 out of the original 52 leaves remaining. The video highlights the challenges faced in this process and the realization of the leaves' origins.

What prompted the narrator to start collecting manuscript leaves?

• A personal interest in art

• A university project

• Seeing them being sold online

• A recommendation from a friend

How did the narrator confirm the connection between the leaves they collected and the stolen ones?

• By consulting a historian

• By visiting the auction house

• Through comparative pictures and research

• By contacting the original owner

What was the original number of leaves before they were dispersed?

• 36

• 52

• 24

• 12

What challenges did the narrator face in the manuscript recovery process?

• Language barriers

• Lack of funding

• Difficulty in tracing buyers

• Legal restrictions

What is the significance of the manuscripts according to the narrator?

• They are a gift to a museum

• They are a source of financial gain

• They hold historical value

• They are a personal collection