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Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls

Scrolls from the Roman library of Herculaneum that were carbonised by a volcanic eruption have been read in their entirety for the first time, thanks

Publication Date: June 25, 2026·Reading Time: 5 min·Trust 82 / 100·Category: Science
Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls
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Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls. Scrolls from the Roman library of Herculaneum that were carbonised by a volcanic eruption have been read in their entirety for the first time, thanks to scans and AI software

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Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls. Scrolls from the Roman library of Herculaneum that were carbonised by a volcanic eruption have been read in their entirety for the first time, thanks to scans and AI software

This article was categorized under science based on the title and source information. The publication date is Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:30:43 GMT.

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  • 01Lost books by ancient philosophers recovered from 'unreadable' scrolls
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  • 01Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:30:43 GMT: New Scientist published the report.
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