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Seales’ ambition is to utilize cutting-edge technology, like synchrotron X-ray imaging and AI, to penetrate the materials without endangering them. Seales' quest is fueled by the understanding that history is rife with lost texts, with an estimated 90% of ancient works no longer in existence. The potential existence of lost works within the Herculaneum library could reshape our understanding of ancient literature and philosophy.