How I'm Discovering the Secrets of Ancient Texts Gregory Heyworth

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist; he and his lab work on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology. In this fascinating talk, watch as Heyworth shines a light on lost history, deciphering texts that haven't been read in thousands of years. How could these lost classics rewrite what we know about the past?

Overview

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See Also

• Neil Macgregor: 2600 Years of History in One Object