What's in an 'O'? Unusual Greek spelling may unlock mystery of ring tied to Pontius Pilate

Translating Greek to Latin was difficult, even 2,000 years ago.

It's a small, simple ring made of copper alloy and engraved with a handful of Greek letters and the image of a pottery vessel. But its unremarkable appearance belies a remarkable history: The signet was likely connected in some way to the New Testament figure Pontius Pilate, the…