Monthly Archives: July 2023

Is “Papyrus (Roll) Maker” (chartopoios) an Ancient Word?

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Brent Nongbri

In literature about the process of papyrus production in antiquity, the word χαρτοποιός (“papyrus maker” or “papyrus roll manufacturer”) comes up with some frequency. What’s odd is that its role in the discussion is out of proportion to its attestation. … Continue reading →

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Snowy White Papyrus

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Brent Nongbri

I’ve been experimenting with making my own papyrus and discovering that there are lots of variables to control in order to make good quality writing material. One thing that especially surprised me has to do with the color of papyrus. … Continue reading →

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What Do We Mean By “Codex”?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Brent Nongbri

P.Hib. 113, the papyrus kept at Graz that has recently been proposed as being the earliest surviving remains of a codex, continues to be in the news. I made a brief post about it some days ago, and in the … Continue reading →

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