- Scientists think lead ink from scrolls may unlock library destroyed by Vesuvius - 100s of scrolls, part of classical world’s best-surviving library, have tantalised scholars since found in Herculaneum in 1752. About 200 have never been read. X-raying begins in July. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2081832-lead-ink-from-scrolls-may-unlock-library-destroyed-by-vesuvius/ 43 comments worldnews
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