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science18 days ago•4 min saved

AI unseals ancient wisdom from Vesuvius-buried Herculaneum scrolls

AI-powered “digital unwrapping” is helping researchers recover texts from carbonized scrolls damaged by Mount Vesuvius’ AD 79 eruption, shedding light on ethics, arts, human behavior and theology. About 10% of the scrolls have been read so far; breakthroughs began around 2023 with machine-learning methods, and a new $1 million prize aims to reward deciphering a complete scroll by June next year, as scholars push to unlock more of the ancient world’s ideas.

via NBC News|

#ai #ancient-scrolls #herculaneum

space1 month ago•68 min saved

ESA Astronaut Captures Mount Vesuvius from the ISS

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot photographed Mount Vesuvius from the International Space Station, offering a striking view of Naples around the crater. The image, credited to ESA/NASA – S. Adenot, was captured during SpaceX Crew-12’s six‑month mission on Day 103 (orbit 1598) of their stay. The crew had briefly sheltered in the Dragon capsule on June 5 during a spacewalk to fix a leak on the station, but Adenot’s Vesuvius shot highlights how volcanoes can appear among Earth’s most beautiful sights from orbit.

via Space|

#esa #iss #sophie-adenot

science2 months ago•3 min saved

AI Reconstructs Pompeii Victim’s Face from Vesuvius Eruption

Archaeologists at Pompeii, with the University of Padua, used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of an elderly victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius during the AD 79 eruption, based on skeletal data and artifacts like a terracotta mortar and oil lamp; the project aims to make archaeological research more accessible and emotionally engaging while preserving scientific rigor.

via CBS News|

#ai #archaeology #pompeii

history9 months ago•3 min saved

Long-Lost Vesuvius Scroll Unveils Stoic Secrets

Researchers used a new thermal imaging technique to read charred papyrus scrolls from Vesuvius's eruption, revealing new details about Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, including his life, teachings, and controversial ideas on social practices, thereby enhancing our understanding of ancient Greek philosophy.

via The Times|

#ancient-scrolls #history #stoicism

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Mount Vesuvius Closes to Tourists Amid Wildfire Crisis

A wildfire on Mount Vesuvius in Italy has led to the closure of hiking routes and the deployment of firefighting efforts, including drones and aircraft, due to the fire spreading across the national park. The fire, fueled by hot weather and dense vegetation, has impacted over 500 hectares and posed safety risks, while authorities continue efforts to contain it amid broader European wildfire concerns linked to climate change.

via CBS News|

#climate-change #italy #tourism

environment11 months ago•2 min saved

Mount Vesuvius Closes to Tourists Amidst Active Wildfires

A wildfire at Mount Vesuvius continues to burn with three active fronts, visible from space, causing significant environmental and economic damage, and highlighting Italy's worsening wildfire crisis.

via Euronews.com|

#environment #fire #italy

history11 months ago•1 min saved

Pompeii Continues to Reveal Hidden Treasures and Secrets

New archaeological evidence indicates that after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, some survivors and others seeking settlement returned to live among the ruins of Pompeii, continuing to inhabit the site until the 5th century, in a makeshift community that lacked typical Roman infrastructure.

via BBC|

#ancient-rome #archaeology #history

science-and-archaeology1 year ago•3 min saved

DNA Unveils New Identities of Pompeii's Vesuvius Victims

New DNA evidence from Pompeii challenges previous assumptions about the identities and relationships of victims of the 79 A.D. Vesuvius eruption. Researchers found that individuals thought to be related were not, and some presumed women were actually men. The study highlights the diverse backgrounds of Pompeii's citizens, primarily descended from eastern Mediterranean immigrants, and underscores the potential of ancient DNA to provide insights into historical populations.

via CBS News|

#ancient-history #archaeology #dna

archaeology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Pristine Helen of Troy Fresco Unearthed in Frozen Pompeii"

Archaeologists and filmmakers have uncovered a stunning secret at Pompeii - a pristine fresco of Helen of Troy and other characters from the Trojan war, remarkably well-preserved despite being buried for 2,000 years. The frescoes, found in a dining room, appear to have been created shortly before the eruption of Vesuvius, making them some of the last works of art from that time.

via The Times|

#archaeology #frescoes #helen-of-troy

archaeology3 years ago•3 min saved

New Pompeii earthquake victims discovered during excavations.

Two newly discovered skeletons found at Pompeii show that the most famous volcanic eruption of the ancient world also posed a less well-known threat: earthquakes. The bodies of two men, both probably in their 50s, were found covered in masonry from a collapsed wall — further examination showed they were killed by the impact, their bones crushed. The new methods show that the pair were likely two of many people in the area killed by devastating earthquakes that hit alongside the eruption from Vesuvius.

via NBC News|

#archaeology #earthquake #excavation

science3 years ago•2 min saved

Vesuvius' pyroclastic blast turned brains to glass, explaining poor preservation of bodies near Pompeii.

Geologists from the University of Roma Tre have discovered that a pyroclastic current struck Herculaneum shortly after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, vaporizing the people living there and explaining why their bodies were not well preserved. The people of Pompeii were buried alive in ash. The geologists collected carbonized wood samples from Herculaneum and found evidence of a very hot gas for a very short period of time, which suggests exposure to a diluted pyroclastic density current. The team suggests their findings should serve as a warning for modern citizens of Naples.

via Phys.org|

#geology #herculaneum #preservation