Ancient scroll found at Mount Vesuvius reveals details of Plato’s final hours - Scientists use scanners to read about 1,000 ...
The discovery came from Greek Schools, which aims to publish a new edition of the Review of the Philosophers by Philodemus.
(CNN) — 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 ...
Plato of Athens (429–347 BC) may be one of the most famous philosophers of all times. He was the thinker who came up with the ...
Historical accounts vary about how the Greek philosopher Plato died: in bed while listening to a young woman playing the flute; at a wedding feast; or peacefully in his sleep. But the few ...
For centuries, a set of ancient papyrus scrolls discovered at Herculaneum has puzzled archaeologists. Damaged by the famed ...
The mystery of Plato’s final resting place appears to have been solved after advanced scanning techniques dubbed a “bionic eye” were able to penetrate a 2,000-year-old carbonised scroll.
Plato's life details revealed through advancements. Contradictory findings on his final moments. Insights on slavery experiences. Greek Schools project uncovers historical knowledge. Music ...
A prehistoric burial site has yielded surprising insights into the diet of hunter-gatherers living thousands of years ago in Northwest Africa. Researchers have found that a group of these hunter ...