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Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-09-16 Cached

Scientists developed a new method using carbonized scrolls and X-ray scans to enhance the deciphering of ancient Herculaneum scrolls, highlighting the potential of lead in ink and AI software for improved readability.

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A Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-06-25

For the first time, a Herculaneum scroll has been read using advanced imaging and AI techniques, unlocking texts buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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