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The Book in Antiquity

Professor Sider spoke about books, book collectors and libraries in ancient Greece and 
Rome. In particular, he discussed the library of Greek philosophical texts found buried in 
Herculaneum by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD79 and the work of modern scholars
 to open and read partially burned texts.
Professor Sider addresses the audience in the Smith Reading Room in Olin Library.
David Sider chats with guests after his talk.
Refreshments.
Andy Szegedy-Mazak introduces his friend and colleague, David Sider.