Scientists at a major research institution are using modern technology to investigate something associated with an ancient scientist, an anecdote about whom gave us a word for a surprised and triumphant conclusion. However, this research involves something called by another name, derived from a couple of Greek roots. What is this project, who was the scientist and the famous word associated with him, and what is that second term?

vale70

This is probably the Archimedes Palimpsest Project, developed at Stanford to reveal seven treatises by Archimedes that were hidden in a parchment recycled by monks to write a prayer book on it. The scientist is Archimedes (Syracuse, 287-212 BC) and the word is certainly "eureka" ("I've found it"). The second term is palimpsest, that derives from the Greek word "Palimpsestos", meaning "scraped again". http://www.archimedespalimpsest.org Aug 07 06, 6:53 PM

lanfranco

And the silver mace goes to you, vale, for a fine, comprehensive, answer. Palimpsests are among the most interesting items in history. From the 14th century on, particularly among western European scholars, they have intrigued and fascinated. And may we find more. Aug 07 06, 7:16 PM

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