800-year-old Magna Carta copy found to be original

A seemingly ordinary 800-year-old document, long held by Harvard University and believed to be a mere copy of Magna Carta, has been revealed as an invaluable original. The discovery by two British historians, David Carpenter and Nicholas Vincent, adds a significant piece to the historical puzzle of one of Western civilization's most foundational legal texts.

Carpenter, a renowned Magna Carta scholar, stumbled upon the document while researching 14th-century English law books in Harvard Law School's digital archives. He immediately recognized its authenticity, a sentiment echoed by Vincent upon seeing the image. This particular copy was sealed by King Edward I in 1300, making it the final edition of Magna Carta and one of only seven known originals worldwide. Harvard reportedly acquired it for a minimal sum, highlighting the serendipitous nature of the find.

The significance of Magna Carta cannot be overstated, particularly in its influence on the American Revolution and the subsequent founding of the United States. The document, which established principles of limited government and the rule of law, served as a crucial inspiration for the American revolutionaries. As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence on July 4th, the rediscovery of this original Magna Carta offers a poignant connection to the nation's origins and the enduring ideals of liberty and justice it was founded upon.

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Herregud, det ser precis ut som ett Magna Carta-original.