The decipherment of an ancient scroll carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius has revealed where the Greek philosopher Plato is buried, Italian researchers say
As the news of the decipherment of an ancient scroll carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius revealing the burial place of the legendary Greek philosopher Plato spread like wildfire, my excitement knew no bounds. The scroll containing the writings of Philodemus of Gadara shed light on the history of the Academy, the institution founded by Plato in the fourth century B.C., providing crucial details about the philosopher’s life. The fact that researchers have identified 1,000 words of the text, marking a significant breakthrough in uncovering valuable historical information, is simply mind-blowing.
It was fascinating to learn that Plato was buried in a garden reserved for him at the Academy in Athens, near the sacred Museion.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker