The Herculaneum papyri are more than 1800 papyri scrolls that were carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius (79 CE), constituting the only surviving library from antiquity that exists in its entirety. Now using new x-ray techniques, these scrolls are being read for the first
When Herculaneum was hit by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, it was so hot that some of the victims' skulls exploded and their blood was vaporized. But one victim who was discovered in his wooden bed had suffered such heat that his brain was
The Herculaneum papyri are more than 1800 papyri that were carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius (79 CE). IT'S the only surviving library from antiquity that exists in its entirety. With x-rays, these scrolls are being read for the first time in millennia
A tidal wave of new primary sources from the ancient world could very soon be on its way - enough to keep scholars busy for decades! The first words have being read from digitally ‘unrolled’ carbonised scrolls from a Roman library in Herculaneum! (Image: Nat Friedman)
Ten months ago, we launched the Vesuvius Challenge to solve the ancient problem of the Herculaneum Papyri, a library of scrolls that were flash-fried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Today we are overjoyed to announce that our crazy project has succeeded. After 2000
Today we are announcing a major breakthrough in the Vesuvius Challenge: we have read the first word from an unopened Herculaneum scroll. The word is 'πορφυρας' which means 'purple dye' or 'cloths of purple.'
A loaf of bread with a stamped imprint found in Herculaneum and dated back to 1st Century AD, bears the name of its baker. Unearthed in 1930, this sourdough loaf was baked on the morning of August 24th, 79 AD. Turned to carbon and preserved by the oven it was baked in, the loaf
The Artistic Legacy of Herculaneum Nestled in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum offers a unique glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the early Roman Empire. The catastrophic eruption in 79 AD, which also buried Pompeii, preserved Herculaneum
I now read: Buried Herculaneum -Ethel Ross Barker, 1908. A magnificent testimony of the sculptures from the House of the Papyri with its unique library of papyri scrolls (>1,800), of Greek philosophical texts. The only surviving library from antiquity that exists in its entirety.
Looking at the original photo point FROM INSIDE POMPEII! Amazig day on the site, hopefully another one later in the week (after Herculaneum) - I am so happy to have finally made it!
Discover Ancient Flavors: The Wine Menu of Herculaneum's 'Ad Cucumas'
Step back in time to the vibrant streets of Herculaneum, where a colorful wall painting outside the renowned 'Ad Cucumas' wine shop entices passersby with a vivid advertisement.
