The Derveni Papyrus is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Richard Janko, Gerald F. Else Distinguished University Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan. This conversation covers Richard Janko’s research on the Derveni Papyrus, Europe’s oldest surviving manuscript from the 4th century BCE and the most important text relating to early Greek literature, science, religion and philosophy to have come to light since the Renaissance.
This conversation has been released in a carefully-edited video format and as an enhanced book, while Richard Janko is also featured in 3 short documentaries – all details are below.
This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
The Derveni Papyrus is also part of the five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About History, Volume 2, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Richard Janko is also featured in 3 short documentaries together with other celebrated historians, includiing Quentin Skinner, Miri Rubin, Josiah Ober, Darrin McMahon and Susan Wolf.
