The Forensic Historian

Using Science to Reexamine the Past

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, World History, Anthropology
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Author: Robert C Williams ISBN: 9781317456797
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 26, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Robert C Williams
ISBN: 9781317456797
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 26, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Modern forensic science has significantly affected historical debate over some well-known past crimes or mysteries, utilizing modern DNA, nuclear, and chemical analyses to reexamine the past. This book takes an in-depth look at 20 significant cases where investigators have applied new forensic techniques to confirm, dispute, or revise accepted historical accounts. Among the cases included are the murder of King Tut, the validity of the Vinland Map, the authenticity of the Hitler diaries, Joan of Arc's ashes, the bones of Anastasia, arsenic and the death of Napoleon, and the dating of the Shroud of Turin, plus 13 more.

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Modern forensic science has significantly affected historical debate over some well-known past crimes or mysteries, utilizing modern DNA, nuclear, and chemical analyses to reexamine the past. This book takes an in-depth look at 20 significant cases where investigators have applied new forensic techniques to confirm, dispute, or revise accepted historical accounts. Among the cases included are the murder of King Tut, the validity of the Vinland Map, the authenticity of the Hitler diaries, Joan of Arc's ashes, the bones of Anastasia, arsenic and the death of Napoleon, and the dating of the Shroud of Turin, plus 13 more.

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