Briefing Chat: Why scientists made papyrus scrolls, then burnt them

September 25, 2026 · 12 min

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In this episode

00:23 How detecting lead could help researchers read damaged Roman scrolls

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06:42 A biodegradeable, paper-inspired battery

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