A scroll (from the Old French escroe or escroue) is a roll of papyrus, parchment, or paper containing writing. [1] The history of scrolls dates back to ancient Egypt. In most ancient literate cultures scrolls were the earliest format for longer documents written in ink or paint on a flexible background, preceding bound books ; [ 2 ] rigid media ...

Scrolls were the first form of editable record keeping texts, used in Eastern Mediterranean ancient Egyptian civilizations. Parchment scrolls were used by the Israelites among others before the codex or bound book with parchment pages was invented by the Romans, which became popular around the 1st century AD. [ 2 ]

May 24, 2016 · The emporitic papyrus was useless as writing material so the papyrus was used for envelopes or merchandise wrapping paper by dealers. From antiquity, around 3000 scrolls survived with texts ranging from treaties to medical knowledge to classical texts. The text was arranged into columns.

Feb 5, 2025 · Scientists have digitally "unwrapped" a 2,000-year-old charred scroll from the Roman town of Herculaneum - providing the first glimpse inside the ancient document since it was buried by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79AD.

Jan 4, 2025 · The journey of ancient writing tools encapsulates humanity’s quest for expression, knowledge preservation, and cultural growth. From stone carvings and reed styluses to quills and modern pens, the writing implement history showcases a seamless evolution that …

Feb 6, 2025 · Now, thanks to a special program using artificial intelligence, researchers have found a way to "virtually unfurl" one of the Herculaneum scrolls—documents that like Pompeii were buried beneath layers of volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

Jan 17, 2024 · Papyrus scrolls were the main medium for preserving and transmitting literature, religious texts, and documents in the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East regions. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of various aspects related to ancient papyrus scrolls.

The Chinese invented and perfected "Indian Ink" for use in writing, including scrolls. Originally designed for blacking the surfaces of raised stone-carved hieroglyphics, the ink was a mixture of soot from pine smoke and lamp oil mixed with the gelatin of donkey skin and musk.

Feb 6, 2025 · Ancient scrolls charred by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago may finally be starting to reveal their secrets. ... searching for ink that reveals where writing is located. A 3D image of the ...

May 23, 2018 · By the 6th century a.d. the latter books were known as "the scrolls" (hammegillôt ). Normally scrolls were written on only one side, though there were examples of writing on both sides. The exceptional practice is attested to in the Bible (Ez 2.10; Rv 5.1).