Herculaneum Symposium | Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University's Department of Philosophy and Humanities is excited to announce the upcoming Artificial Intelligence and Ancient Civilization conference on the Herculaneum Papyri. This conference will be held April 8-10, 2026 at Utah Valley University campus.

For more information, email [email protected]

The UVU department of Philosophy and Humanities is seeking student interns to assist with the hosting of our upcoming conference on the Herculaneum Scrolls. Apply Here

Register for PHIL 4810R: Internship

PHIL 4810R. Internship. (1-6 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): Departmental chair approval and University Advanced Standing

We are looking for students who are interested in learning more about the academic process regarding conferences, publication, and ancient scholarship. This is a great opportunity to work more with professionals in our department and global scholars who are at the top of their fields.

We will be hosting an info session for interested students on October 1 in CB 104 from 10:00-11:00 (Snacks provided).

Applications should be submitted at: https://uvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a9rVuWJN30QQtBY with a CV and statement of intent.

Register for PHIL 400R: Great Philosophers Herculaneum Papyri

PHIL 4000R. Great Philosophers. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000, PHIL 1000H, PHIL 2050, PHIL 2050H, PHIL 2050G, PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor approval) and UAS
Provides an in-depth look at a great figure in Philosophy across the topics of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, and other themes. Addresses the contribution of the Herculaneum Papyri to the history of Philosophy. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours with different topics.

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Speakers

We are excited to host members of the Vesuvius Challenge Team, the Vesuvius Challenge Papyrology Team, and other experts in AI, Archeology, and Papyrology. Their bios and links to their professional information can be found below:

Brent Seales, Ph.D.

Brent Seales is the Stan and Karen Pigman Chair of Heritage Science at the University of Kentucky, and part of the EduceLab team.

Brent Seales

Gianluca Del Mastro, Ph.D.

Gianluca Del Mastro reprseents the Università di Campania & Centro Internazionale per lo Studio dei Papiri Ercolanesi, and is a member of the Vesuvius Challenge Papyrology Team

Gianluca Del Mastro

Federica Nicolardi, Ph.D

Federica Nicolardi represents the Federico II University, and is a member of the Vesuvius Challenge Papyrology Team.

Federica Nicolardi

Stephen Parsons, Ph.D.

Stephen Parsons is the project lead of the Vesuvius Challenge and a member of the Vesuvivus Challenge Team.

Stephen Parsons

Roger T. Macfarlane, Ph.D.

Roger T Macfarlane is Professor of Classical Studies at Brigham Young University, and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Friends of Herculaneum.

Roger T. Macfarlane