To help read 2,000-year-old scrolls burned by Vesuvius, Berkeley scientists had students write on modern papyrus, then burned it; leaded ink absorbed up to 25 times more X-rays than charred papyrus

In a remarkable fusion of ancient and modern techniques, scientists have burned contemporary scrolls to unravel the secrets of ancient writings. The innovative use of leaded ink was highlighted through X-ray scans, providing insights into fragile scrolls from Herculaneum. By adapting advanced software, researchers achieved layer separation, paving the way for a more secure recovery of vanished historical texts.
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