How old are these bones? This standard question in archaeology can be answered quite precisely in many cases with the help of the carbon isotope 14 C. But there are exceptions. Certain living habits, ...
From unmasking art forgery to uncovering the secrets of the Notre-Dame cathedral, an imposing machine outside Paris can turn back the clock to reveal the truth. It uses a technique called carbon ...
Radiocarbon dating has become indispensable for reconstructing prehistoric population trends by providing chronological markers for organic materials. Archaeological demography employs techniques such ...