Inside The Tireless Mission To Preserve The World's Oldest Books

From the burning libraries of Sarajevo to the front lines of northern Iraq, a rare breed of "Book Hunters" is risking everything to save the world's cultural DNA. This documentary explores the incredible stories of monks, scholars, and activists—modern-day Indiana Joneses—who smuggle ancient manuscripts past checkpoints and through war zones. Discover how these guardians of heritage are using state-of-the-art technology to ensure that the wisdom of antiquity survives the chaos of the 21st century.

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