EPISODE · Jan 24, 2025 · 13 MIN
How AI is decoding ancient scrolls | Julian Schilliger and Youssef Nader
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AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to virtually "unroll" and decode the Herculaneum scrolls, burnt and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn how AI could help decipher a range of artifacts, revealing clues about the mysteries and achievements of the ancient world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AI researcher Youssef Nader and digital archaeologist Julian Schilliger share how they used AI to virtually "unroll" and decode the Herculaneum scrolls, burnt and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn how AI could help decipher a range of artifacts, revealing clues about the mysteries and achievements of the ancient world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How AI is decoding ancient scrolls | Julian Schilliger and Youssef Nader
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