Here, Isabel Thornton (Brown class of 2019) translates a passage from a 1524 edition of Homer's Iliad during a visit with Darrel Janzen's Introduction to Greek Literature class. As significant landmarks in the history of print, these “Aldines” showcase innovations in typography and book production – and provide students with an opportunity to try out their fluency in Greek and Latin. The JCB frequently offers workshops for Brown and RISD students and provides special tours for members of our extended community on an ongoing basis. 

Check out the original story in the June edition of the JCB Newsletter.  Make sure you also take a look at the JCB Library's website and Facebook page to see what else they have going on!