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Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Word From Burned Herculaneum Scrolls Decoded
AI read an ancient Greek word from a text damaged by Vesuvius in 79 AD, marking a major milestone in decoding the Herculaneum scrolls.
The Greek word 'πορφύραc,' which translates to "(Tyrian) purple" in English, carries a rich cultural connotation...
Environment
Mystery of Santorini Volcano Solved After 373 Years
A team of researchers from Germany has successfully solved the mystery surrounding the 1650 eruption of the Santorini volcano in Greece. The team was led by Dr. Jens Karstens from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, who...
Animals
Dinosaurs May Have Become Extinct Due to Volcanic Eruptions, Study Claims
Computer analysis suggests volcanic eruptions may have played a significant role in the mass extinction of dinosaurs.
The findings were published in the September 29th issue of Science. According to the study, vast quantities of gas emissions released from the...
Ancient Greece
Decoding Linear A, the Ancient Minoan Writing System
Linear A, a writing system that was used by the ancient Minoans from 1800 to 1450 BC, has intrigued and frustrated experts for centuries. Despite the fact that it has never been fully decrypted, scientists and archaeologists believe they...