The drive to create something unique and enduring lies behind many of humankind's most significant achievements. Yet, what happens when this desire leads to the creation of something grisly and blasphemous? In this episode, we dive into the history and known details of one of the most unique and unsettling artifacts in the world of book history: the "Blood Quran," a copy of the Quran reported to be written in Saddam Hussein's blood.