Herculaneum archivos

Exterior of scroll PHerc. 172. Credit: Vesuvius Challenge

X-rays and AI decipher ancient Herculaneum papyri

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Turin University will lead an international team using X-rays to decipher two papyri of an unknown work by a third-century BC Greek philosopher. The papyri were found at Herculaneum, the Roman town buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Dutch Tourist defaces Herculaneum wall

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 27-year-old Dutch tourist was arrested for defacing an ancient Roman monument. The incident occurred in the historic city of Herculaneum, near Naples.

Herculaneum: Burning ash vitrified brains

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New research into the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD shows a cloud of ash so hot it incinerated bodies and vitrified brains hit Herculaneum.

Casa della Gemma, Herculaneum, now open to the public

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, Casa della Gemma is now open to the public on an experimental basis. From 26th March some of the most precious mosaics of the site are visible.