Oldest Czech Manuscript Leaves Prague Castle for Italy

A 6th-century fragment of the Gospel of Mark, the oldest and rarest manuscript in Czech territory, has left Prague Castle for an exhibition in Italy. The manuscript, which is a significant cultural artifact, will be displayed in a museum in Italy as part of a special loan agreement. The departure marks a rare occasion for the manuscript to be seen outside the Czech Republic, and it is expected to draw considerable attention from scholars and the public alike.