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Berkeley scientists burn modern scrolls to decode 2,000-year-old Herculaneum texts

X-ray analysis reveals leaded ink improves readability of burned scrolls

2 Sep 18 6:30 AM · 5d ago · 2 articles · 2 sources · development 2 of 3

X-ray tomography of the burned replica scrolls demonstrated that leaded ink significantly improves the ability to read carbonized text, providing a crucial insight for recovering ancient manuscripts.

X-ray analysis reveals leaded ink improves readability of burned scrolls
arstechnica.com

“The innovative use of leaded ink was highlighted through X-ray scans, providing insights into fragile scrolls from Herculaneum.”

Times of India

Douglas Seiler UC Berkeley researcherUC Berkeley Research institution

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  1. 2 outlets To help read 2,000-year-old scrolls burned by Vesuvius, Berkeley scientists had students write on modern

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