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1,700-year-old fragment of "Odyssey" discovered inside library book

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

The paper was found inside a collection of early Christian manuscripts purchased by Utrecht University in the mid-20th century.

Key facts

  • The paper was found inside a collection of early Christian manuscripts purchased by Utrecht University in the mid-20th century.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:22:26 UTC.

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