Bones, Rocks and Stars. The Science of When Things Happened
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What is the age of our planet? When and why were the Egyptian pyramids built? Is the Shroud of Turin a forgery? What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? How many ice ages were there really? Using some of the...
most intriguing historical mysteries, British scientist Chris Turney shows how written sources, radiocarbon analysis, DNA, plant pollen, tree rings, and the latest dating technologies help archaeologists and geologists "make time speak." This captivating book, like a detective story, also carries a serious warning: if we want to meet the future with dignity, it is especially important to understand the past.
What is the age of our planet? When and why were the Egyptian pyramids built? Is the Shroud of Turin a forgery? What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? How many ice ages were there really? Using some of the most intriguing historical mysteries, British scientist Chris Turney shows how written sources, radiocarbon analysis, DNA, plant pollen, tree rings, and the latest dating technologies help archaeologists and geologists "make time speak." This captivating book, like a detective story, also carries a serious warning: if we want to meet the future with dignity, it is especially important to understand the past.
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