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X-rays reveal words in Vesuvius-baked scrolls
2015-01-20 21:42:59| Electronics - Topix.net
Scientists have read ancient scrolls not opened since they were carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago. Although only a few letters have been deciphered so far, classical scholars hope that the advance could lead to the rediscovery of lost Greek or Roman works of literature in hundreds of papyri that are too fragile to unroll and read.
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X-rays reveal words in Vesuvius-baked scrolls
2015-01-20 21:21:02| Semiconductors - Topix.net
Scientists have read ancient scrolls not opened since they were carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago. Although only a few letters have been deciphered so far, classical scholars hope that the advance could lead to the rediscovery of lost Greek or Roman works of literature in hundreds of papyri that are too fragile to unroll and read.
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Nintendos open-world Zelda examined Can the Wii U deliver an Elder Scrolls experience?
2014-06-10 21:29:45| Extremetech
Nintendo showed off its upcoming open world Zelda game at E3 this year, but can the diminutive Wii U actually power a next-gen title that looks this good?
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The Elder Scrolls Anthology (for PC)
2013-10-15 20:35:44| PC Magazine: New Product Reviews
This gorgeous collection will appeal to nostalgic longtime fans of the series who want to relieve their greatest moments of fantasy and to newcomers who want to explore the origin of the series.
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Scrolls (Beta)
2013-06-12 18:36:35| PC Magazine: New Product Reviews
While a bit on the pricey side, Scrolls delivers clever boardgame-style play on your computer and sidesteps the troubling aspects of in-game marketplaces to deliver some fantasy battle fun.