Myths & Secrets Inside Yale’s Vault of Books | Beinecke Library

Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library is one of the world’s most mysterious libraries, often called a jewel box of rare books and a vault of secrets. Some say it’s a deadly gas trap. Is it true? Yale University, founded in 1701 in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of America’s oldest and most prestigious Ivy League schools, known worldwide for its historic campus and academic excellence. Located on Yale’s campus, the Beinecke houses treasures like the Gutenberg Bible, Milton’s Paradise Lost, and the mysterious Voynich Manuscript! In this video, I take you inside to uncover the myths—and the real stories—behind one of America’s most fascinating libraries. 0:00 Intro 0:26 History of the Library 1:59 First Impression 4:15 Myth1 4:48 Myth2 8:24 Myth3 9:04 Myth4 10:05 Summary Music Credits to YouTube Audio Library Open Your Eyes - Jeremy Korpas Treasure Hunt - Jeremy Korpas Unrequited - Asher Fulero Beseeched - Asher Fulero