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This Newly Deciphered Papyrus Scroll Reveals the Location of Plato's Grave
Thanks to an ancient text and specialized scanning technology, researchers say they have solved the mystery of Plato’s burial place: The Greek philosopher was interred in the garden of his Athens academy,
Ancient scroll reveals new story of Plato’s death – here’s why you should be suspicious of it
But spectacular new recent research on papyri from Herculaneum by The Greek Philosophical Schools-project in Italy has provided new answers to those questions. Carbonised papyrus scrolls, discovered in the 18th century in a Roman villa located near Herculaneum (between Naples and Pompeii) and known as the Villa dei Papyri,
Ancient text reveals details of Plato’s burial place and final evening, experts say
Newly deciphered text from ancient scrolls may have finally revealed the location of where Greek philosopher Plato was buried, along with how he really felt about music played at his deathbed, according to Italian researchers.
Ancient scroll charred by volcanic eruption reveals what Plato did in his final hours
For centuries, a set of ancient papyrus scrolls discovered at Herculaneum has puzzled archaeologists. Damaged by the famed eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the scrolls had remained inscrutable — until now.
Plato's death revealed from charred remains of Vesuvius eruption scroll
Further to details about his death, the scrolls have also potentially revealed information from Plato’s life. It suggests Plato might have been sold into slavery on the island of Aegina, either around 404 BC when the Spartans conquered the island, or five years later after Socrates was executed.
Plato’s gravesite and final hours revealed in ancient scroll
Scientists have recently deciphered part of a scroll, burned by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.D., that describes the philosopher Plato’s last night alive and where he was buried
AI Technology Discovers Plato’s Burial Site in Ancient Scroll
The great Greek philosopher Plato remains one of the best-known thinkers and writers of the classical period. His writings continue to influence scholars today. Researchers know that Plato died sometime around 348 BC and was buried in Athens,
Plato’s Burial Place Revealed After 2,000 Years, Thanks to AI Technology
Italian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering the long-lost burial place of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. By utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to decipher the text on charred papyrus scrolls found in Herculaneum,
Ancient scroll discovered buried in Vesuvius ash reveals Plato's last moments
An incredible new discovery has provided us with evidence of Plato’s last moments, after an ancient scroll was unearthed beneath layers of Vesuvius ash. Plato is one of the most influential figures in ancient philosophy,
Ryan Gosling encouraged Julio Torres to write “SNL”'s 'Papyrus 2'
Live" writer explains how he returned to pen a sequel to the fan-favorite sketch: "With no Ryan Gosling, there's no Papyrus." ...
Julio Torres: Ryan Gosling Is a ‘World Builder' of an Actor Who Co-Created ‘SNL' Skit ‘Papyrus 2'
Julio Torres is crediting Ryan Gosling for being a "world-builder" of a comedic actor.
How Ryan Gosling’s ‘Papyrus’ became SNL’s most beloved sketch
Following the release of 'Papyrus 2', we returned to the original Saturday Night Live sketch starring unexpected comedian ...
Papyrus scrolls carbonised by Vesuvius recount Plato’s last evening
Imaging technology has deciphered a manuscript written about the Greek philosopher’s final hours, in which he criticised a ...
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‘SNL’: ‘Papyrus 2’ Revisits Ryan Gosling’s Fury With ‘Avatar’ Using the Stock Font | Video
“Saturday Night Live” fans were puzzled to see a tease telling viewers to go online to see “Papyrus 2,” a sequel to host Ryan Gosling’s cult favorite sketch from 2017. The sketch sequel ...