Roman-era mummy

Scientists discovered a fragment of Homer's 'Iliad' inside a Roman-era mummy, a baffling find that suggests ancient literary texts were preserved in unexpected ways. The discovery highlights the intersection of archaeology and classical literature.

Scientists discovered a fragment of Homer's 'Iliad' inside a Roman-era mummy, leaving them baffled about its presence. The find raises questions about ancient literacy and the dissemination of classical texts in the Roman period.