1,700-year-old fragment of "Odyssey" discovered between pages of a library book
September 17, 2026 / 9:22 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A researcher in the Netherlands found a 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's "Odyssey."
- The fragment was discovered between the pages of a library book at Utrecht University.
- It dates back to approximately 300 AD and is from the 12th book of the epic poem.
- Only about 30 such fragments of the "Odyssey" exist globally.
- The piece of paper is described as being the size of a playing card and originates from Egypt's Faiyum oasis.