palinsesti
Palinsesto, plural palinsesti, is a term in Italian with two principal meanings depending on context. In palaeography and manuscript studies, palinsesto refers to a sheet of parchment or paper that has been reused after erasing or scraping away previous writing. The practice, common in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, results in layered texts that may survive in fragile or partial form. Palinsesti are important for textual criticism and philology because they can preserve earlier versions of texts. Modern imaging techniques and multispectral analysis help scholars recover erased texts and understand historical writing practices.
In broadcasting and media, palinsesto denotes the program schedule of a television or radio station. It encompasses
Etymology: the word derives from the Italian adaptation of the Greek palimpsestos, literally meaning “rubbed again,”