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Funded Master of Studies in Herculaneum Papyrology at Oxford
The Faculty of Classics at Oxford invites applications for two fully funded places to study Herculaneum papyrology as part of a Master of Studies in Greek and/or Roman Language and Literature. Potential applicants are encouraged to get in touch with Tobias Reinhardt (tobias.reinhardt@classics.ox.ac.uk<mailto:tobias.reinhardt@classics.ox.ac.uk>) for guidance before applying for a place in the usual way. [27…
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Latest from the Vesuvius Challenge
Great strides have been made in ink detection in the Herculaneum papyri. Follow this link to learn more. (For regular updates, subscribe to scrollprize‘s substack site!) [9 October 2025]
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Francesco Sirano starts as new MANN Director
Dr Francesco Sirano, Director of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park since 2017, starts today (6 October 2025) as the new Director of the National Archeological Museum, Naples (MANN) – one of the world’s most important collections. Dr Sirano has done an amazing job at Herculaneum and is sure to do great things at MANN. Read more…