William Noel: Revealing the lost codex of Archimedes

The video discusses the survival of Archimedes' works through medieval copies, focusing on Codex C, a prayer book containing erased texts. Discovered in 1906, Codex C revealed unique Archimedes texts, including 'The Method' and 'The Stomachion.' Restoration involved advanced imaging techniques to recover these texts. The video highlights the importance of open access to data, encouraging institutions to share digital resources freely.

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