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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the study of ancient manuscripts, unlocking texts that have remained unreadable for centuries. From deciphering burnt Roman scrolls to analysing damaged cuneiform tablets, AI-driven tools are revealing new information about the ancient world. This advancement allows researchers to examine vast archives, identify previously unknown writings, and reconstruct […]
Notre Dame is a wonderful place to teach Irish American history. The topic fascinates students, many of whom take great pride in their Irish heritage. The place also stands as a living monument to the rags-to-riches narrative that animates much of Irish American identity. For many Irish Americans, the nickname “the Fighting Irish” epitomizes the […]
(ANALYSIS) The cloak worn by St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin was made from rough cactus materials from central Mexico, and it should have deteriorated after 15-30 years. But this “tilma” remains intact, and its mysterious image of the Virgin Mary has not faded since December 1531, when Juan Diego, an Indigenous peasant, reported a series of […]