Meet The People Who Save Priceless Historical Texts From War Zones

In this gripping documentary, we explore the perilous world of the "Book Hunters"—the courageous guardians risking their lives to save humanity’s cultural DNA from the frontlines of war and disaster. From Father Najib smuggling 13th-century manuscripts past ISIS checkpoints in Iraq, to the librarian who carried the priceless Sarajevo Haggadah through sniper fire in banana boxes, we uncover the shocking stories of the treasures that almost vanished forever. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory