OVERVIEW

Historical sleuthing involves some hi-tech methods to get to the bottom of a case. Here are a few of the tools that our team of experts (and you) can apply to historical mysteries.

Appraising

Looks at how to identify and value an artifact
Look closely and see

Ballistics

Examines bullets and firearms, links a gun to a bullet
Aim to find out

DNA Analysis

Proves kinship and ethnic origin
Sample the technique

Document Examination

Testing documents identifies forged and authentic papers
See the signs

Finding Experts

Researching and locating the best expert in a field
Finding the right person for the job

Forensic Anthropology

Analyzing human remains and determining age and cause of death
Science of the dead

Geological Analysis

Tests composition of rock and fired clay
Stories in stone

Historical Research

Identifies factual records and sources
Check out the facts

Paper Analysis

Determines age, make-up and origin
Take a closer look

Patent Searches

Searching for patents and investigations
Finding the patently obvious

Property Search

Locates land records and sources
What can properties reveal?

Textile Analysis

Analyzing textiles and materials to determine their age and source
Worth of material

Timber Dating

Determines wood age and infers age of building
Dating house wood

Weapon Dating

Determines age and authenticity of weaponry
How science triumphs