Project
LACUNA aims at bridging the gap in our knowledge of Epicurean theological thought by integrating traditional papyrology with advanced AI models.
About
LACUNA is a three-year project funded by the Italian Ministry of Culture (Fondo Italiano per la Scienza 2022-2023, Starting Grant SH5, FIS-2023-01833) and hosted at the Department of Humanities at the University of Naples Federico II.
Philodemus' Theological Papyri
A new in-depth study of the theological works by Philodemus.
Epicurean Theology in Context
This project examines Philodemus’ theological writings within their historical-philosophical context, highlighting his role in Hellenistic debates and deepening understanding of Epicurean and other ancient theologies through new LACUNA research.
Herculaneum Papyri and AI: Theion
Development of Theion, an innovative software tool based on Natural Language Processing (NLP) models, designed to assist the papyrologists in the text reconstruction of Herculaneum fragmentary papyri.
Rediscovering Kleve's Archive
The LACUNA project digitizes and transcribes Knut Kleve’s archive using advanced tools to preserve, publish, and make accessible his unpublished research on Herculaneum papyri and Epicurean theology.
Timeline
The project follows a structured timeline, from archival digitization and transcription to analysis and publication, ensuring the progressive preservation and dissemination of research outputs.
Research Places
Research activities are carried out at leading international institutions, including universities, libraries, and research centers, with a primary focus on the study of Herculaneum papyri and Epicurean philosophy.
