Ancient scroll charred by volcanic eruption reveals what Plato did in his final hours
The scroll, damaged in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, puzzled researchers for centuries — until now.
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The scroll, damaged in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, puzzled researchers for centuries — until now.
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