An entire Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time

A 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll has been deciphered for the first time, allowing researchers to read its contents. This breakthrough matters as it provides a unique window into ancient knowledge and culture. The scroll's contents are now available in a preprint and on GitHub. Engineers may be interested in the technology used to decipher the scroll, which could have applications in data recovery and preservation.