How to Digitally 'Unroll' 1,900-Year-Old Scrolls

Around 79 AD, the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius, in the central part of Italy, buried the twin cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under 60 feet of ash and pumice. It all happened within the course of two days, but most victims were recorded during the first day. However, despite the m... [ read more >> ]

A computer-generated depiction of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, which buried Pompeii

Image comment: A computer-generated depiction of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, which buried Pompeii
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A computer-generated depiction of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79, which buried Pompeii