Tag Archives: Roman history

The Sarcophagus of the Muses from Isola Sacra: Manuscripts and Readers

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Brent Nongbri

I’ve written before about the reopening of the museum at Ostia Antica in 2024. One of my favorite displays there involves material from what is now known as Tomb E 200 from Isola Sacra–an interesting sarcophagus with equally interesting contents. … Continue reading →

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Storing Scrolls

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Brent Nongbri

I have papyrus rolls on my mind right now, but I’m also interested in parchment rolls. I’ve been reading an excellent new book by Bruce Holsinger, On Parchment: Animals, Archives, and the Making of Culture from Herodotus to the Digital … Continue reading →

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