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What is the origin of the word 'paper' derived from?
What is the origin of the word 'paper' derived from?
When was papyrus first used?
When was papyrus first used?
What was papyrus used for by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans?
What was papyrus used for by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans?
What was the limitation of papyrus that led to its decline in use?
What was the limitation of papyrus that led to its decline in use?
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What replaced papyrus in Europe?
What replaced papyrus in Europe?
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What is parchment made from?
What is parchment made from?
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What is the process of creating parchment?
What is the process of creating parchment?
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How long was parchment used in the Mediterranean basin?
How long was parchment used in the Mediterranean basin?
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What is vellum?
What is vellum?
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What are parchments and vellum made from, primarily?
What are parchments and vellum made from, primarily?
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