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Archaeology
The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

How do you know whether a work of art, an archaeological object or a heritage item is really as old as it claims to be? Carbon-14 dating is often the method of choice, but it can also be used to...

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Archaeology
What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?

What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?

Anthracology plays a key role in preventive excavations: by studying archaeological coals, it sheds light on past human practices and paves the way for carbon dating...

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Archaeology
Mass spectrometry in archaeology: what for?

Mass spectrometry in archaeology: what for?

What methods are suitable for dating a fragile artifact, tracing the origin of a material or identifying millennia-old organic residues? Mass spectrometry provides access to...

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Archaeology
Dating for archaeology: why combine several methods?

Dating for archaeology: why combine several methods?

The cross-fertilization of dating techniques for archaeology guarantees the reliability of analyses in response to the complexity of the contexts and materials studied. Find out why...

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Archaeology
The importance of calibration in carbon-14 dating

The importance of calibration in carbon-14 dating

How can we guarantee the reliability of archaeological dating in a context where every year counts? Find out why carbon-14 calibration curves and laboratory expertise...

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Archaeology
How is carbon-14 used to analyze archaeological materials?

How is carbon-14 used to analyze archaeological materials?

Carbon-14 dating is essential in archaeology to understand and date organic materials found on ancient sites. Discover how this method enables archaeologists to...

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Archaeology
How to date a mummy using carbon 14?

How to date a mummy using carbon 14?

How can we accurately date a mummy and retrace its history through the centuries? Carbon-14 dating allows archaeologists to reliably estimate the age of mummies. However...

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Archaeology
Carbon-14 dating for preventive archaeology

Carbon-14 dating for preventive archaeology

Carbon-14 dating is at the heart of preventive archaeology. It offers essential precision for understanding and preserving our heritage prior to development work. How to fo...

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Archaeology
CIRAM at Parcours des Mondes 2024: Meet our experts in dating and scientific analysis of art objects

CIRAM at Parcours des Mondes 2024: Meet our experts in dating and scientific analysis of art objects

CIRAM, world leader in the scientific dating and analysis of art objects, will be taking part in the Parcours des Mondes 2024. Meet our experts and explore our expertise in carbon 14 dating...

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Art market
How to recognize bronze and differentiate it from brass?

How to recognize bronze and differentiate it from brass?

Distinguishing a work of art in bronze from one in brass is not possible at a glance, however expert. Deceptive patinas, invisible restorations, sophisticated forgeries...

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Archaeology
The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

The limits of carbon-14 dating: when should we turn to other methods?

How do you know whether a work of art, an archaeological object or a heritage item is really as old as it claims to be? Carbon-14 dating is often the method of choice, but it can also be used to...

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Art market
How to recognize a forged signature on a painting?

How to recognize a forged signature on a painting?

A simple signature can make the difference between an anonymous work and a masterpiece valued in the millions on the art market. But what happens when that signature is...

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Archaeology
What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?

What role does anthracology play in preventive excavations?

Anthracology plays a key role in preventive excavations: by studying archaeological coals, it sheds light on past human practices and paves the way for carbon dating...

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Art market
How to recognize an authentic bronze object?

How to recognize an authentic bronze object?

Knowing how to recognize an authentic antique bronze is a strategic issue for art professionals, to guard against fakes. Patina, composition, corrosion: every clue can help you...

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Carbon 14
How does carbon-14 dating work?

How does carbon-14 dating work?

How can you authenticate a work of art or an archaeological relic with scientific rigor? Carbon-14 dating offers a reliable and precise method for analyzing organic materials...

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