Michael Ventris

Michael Ventris was a British architect and linguist who famously deciphered Linear B, an ancient script used by the Mycenaean civilization around 1450 BCE. Prior to his work, the script's meaning was unknown, obscuring much about this early Greek culture. Ventris's breakthrough came through combining his linguistic expertise with systematic analysis, revealing Linear B represented an early form of Greek. His discovery significantly advanced understanding of ancient Greece and demonstrated how careful analysis can unlock historical mysteries. Ventris's work remains a landmark achievement in archaeology and linguistics, illustrating the power of interdisciplinary research.