Robert Cioffi

Robert Cioffi, an archaeologist working on a mission in Egypt, shares thrilling insights about a recent discovery of papyrus containing lost lines from Euripides. He discusses the challenges of deciphering the text and the historical significance of such finds. Cioffi also shares a humorous tale of his attempt to make papyrus at home. The conversation navigates through the complexities of ancient manuscript preservation, the evolution of Greek tragedy, and the excitement of uncovering lost literature that deepens our understanding of classical works.