Secrets of the Dead: The Herculaneum Scrolls - Special Screening with KET

Exclusive Screening: Secrets of the Dead - The Herculaneum Scrolls

Presented by KET & KHS

Step back in time and join us for a groundbreaking screening of Secrets of the Dead: The Herculaneum Scrolls, a documentary that follows the incredible journey of Dr. Brent Seales and his team at the University of Kentucky as they attempt to unlock the mysteries of ancient scrolls preserved for centuries in the volcanic ruins of Herculaneum.

Making headlines around the world, the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Brent Seales and his team of computer scientists set out on a mission to read the 2,000-year-old carbonized scrolls found in the remains of a villa in Herculaneum. Mt. Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD transformed the papyri, fusing together the layers of the scrolls and making them impossible to read. Can particle physics and AI finally reveal what the scrolls say?

After the screening, engage in a live discussion with Dr. Seales himself, as he shares insights from his groundbreaking research and the journey to uncover the secrets of the Herculaneum scrolls. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see history unfold with cutting-edge technology and hear from the pioneer himself! 

This event is free, but registration is required.