...This chapter examines if the three artifacts bearing labels identifying them as part of the Titanic are really from that ill-fated ship. The first was a piece of shaped, partially painted wood labelled as part of a panel from the wreckage ship Titanic. The second was a smaller...

... and more a gift. Descendants now share artifacts with the Henry Clay Estate, conduct research in a more objective manner, and take pride in their heritage. Henry Clay could take pride in a family that has struggled with his demons and been good stewards of the legacies they inherited. Breckinridge Madeline...

...Spurious artifacts are not merely non-treasures for they are anti-treasures capable of distorting the historical picture and thus are analogous to a sociopath's act of vandalism. They can divert scholars' attention from more profitable study. False artifacts include religious relicts...

...This chapter presents a collection of other cases from the author's files. It begins with his examination of authentic Civil War artifacts, as well as some ubiquitous bogus Civil War artifacts. Next is his investigation of rare money artifacts. In the case of U.S. coins, one factor that may...

...This book reveals the secret to detecting artifacts items. Detailing how the pros determine whether an Abraham Lincoln signature is forged or if a photograph of Emily Dickinson is genuine, the book provides the essential tools necessary to identify counterfeits. In this general introduction...