January 15, 1962
The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
Commentary
Commentary
On January 15, in the year 1962:
The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
The Derveni papyrus is an Ancient Greek papyrus roll that was discovered in 1962 at the archaeological site of Derveni, near Thessaloniki, in Central Macedonia.
Why January 15, 1962 matters:
The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: January 15, 1962
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The Derveni papyrus, Europe's oldest surviving manuscript dating to 340 BC, is found in northern Greece.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derveni_papyrus (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
FREE DAILY EMAIL
Get it in your inbox
One short, ad-free email each morning. Always free, unsubscribe anytime.
Commentary
Commentary