Handritum
Handritum is a term of Norse origin referring to a manuscript written by hand. This encompasses a wide range of historical documents, from religious texts and legal codes to literary works and personal letters, created before the advent of printing technology. The creation of handritum was a labor-intensive process, often carried out by scribes in monasteries or scriptoria. Materials used included parchment, vellum, and paper, and the writing tools typically involved quills and ink.
The study of handritum is crucial for understanding the intellectual, cultural, and historical development of societies.