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Message on 2,000-year-old scroll burnt to crisp in Vesuvius eruption revealed for first time using incredible technique
AN ANCIENT scroll that had nearly turned to charcoal in the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD may be about to have its secrets revealed. After 2,000years, the contents of the scroll can ...
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Herculaneum scrolls breakthrough: Scientists digitally "unroll" 2,000-year-old scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
London — The Herculaneum scrolls have remained one of the many tantalizing mysteries of the ancient world for almost 2,000 years. Burnt to a crisp by lava from Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 ...
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Buried for Centuries Under the Nile This Ancient Book’s Translation Terrifies Experts
In a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the archaeological and historical communities, an ancient book was unearthed beneath the Nile River, leaving experts stunned, and pale, after its ...
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‘Disgust’ among first words decoded in 2,000-year-old charred scroll
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Scientists digitally "unroll" ancient scroll scorched by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used advanced technology to digitally "unroll" an ancient Greek text on carbonized papyrus, and now they're ...
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Inside Ancient Herculaneum Scroll Seen For First Time Since Vesuvius Erupted 2,000 Years Ago
Russell is a Science Writer with IFLScience and has a PhD in the History of Science, Medicine and Technology. Katy is Managing Editor at IFLScience where she oversees editorial content from News ...