X-ray reveals ancient Greek author of charred first century BC Vesuvius scroll Ink traces show text is part of work by Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, burned during AD79 volcano eruption

Yes! We're so close! X-rays have revealed that a scroll buried by Vesuvius in AD 79 was written by the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus. After nearly 2,000 years, his words are finally seeing the light. #Philodemus #VesuviusScroll #AncientTexts #Archaeology #Epicurean #VesuviusChallenge