Research Lines
LACUNA uses AI and papyrology to bridge gaps in Epicurean theological knowledge through Philodemus’ works.
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digitizes and transcribes Knut Kleve’s archive using advanced tools to preserve, publish, and make accessible his unpublished research on Herculaneum papyri and Epicurean theology.
