Latin Paleography

Latin paleography is the study of ancient Latin handwriting, focusing on how letters and scripts evolved over time in manuscripts. It helps historians and scholars date, authenticate, and understand historical texts by analyzing writing styles, letter forms, and scribal practices. This field reveals insights into cultural and linguistic changes during different periods of Latin usage, from classical times through the medieval era. By examining physical features of manuscripts, paleographers reconstruct historical contexts and trace the development of Latin script, offering a window into the intellectual and societal history of past centuries.