X-ray reveals ancient Greek author of charred first century BC Vesuvius scroll

By The Guardian   |   2 weeks ago
X-ray reveals ancient Greek author of charred first century BC Vesuvius scroll

A charred scroll from a Roman villa buried by Mount Vesuvius eruption has been identified as a work by Philodemus, an Epicurean philosopher. Cutting-edge technology is revealing ancient texts, offering new insights into Herculaneum's library.

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