...This chapter begins by discussing the discoveries of several treasures and their authentication — from the unearthing of the legendary city Urkesh in Syria to the finding of a fragment of Hitler's skull by the Russians. As an authentication specialist, the author presents some...

... to the principles of authentication, the book provides readers with step-by-step explanations of the science used to detect falsified documents, photographs, and other objects. Illustrating methods used on hit shows such as Antiques Roadshow and History Detectives, the book...