Prof. Brent Seales’ team at the University of Kentucky has announced it is a co-recipient of a $13.5 million (€11.5 million) grant from the European Research Council in support of an international effort to decipher ancient papyrus scrolls carbonized and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Read more about it here! [6 October 2025]

The Vesuvius Challenge researchers have made new strides in mapping the interior of scrolls. Follow this link for further information! [6 October 2025]

Far-sighted measures prevented catastrophic damage to the Museum by the Palisades fire of January, but months of extensive work have still been needed to prepare the Museum for re-opening on 27 June. Further details here. [20 May 2025]