EPISODE · Nov 11, 2024 · 30 MIN
Episode 30 - X for X-Ray Fluorescence and Heist at the British Museum
from Into the Dust Archaeology · host Jason
This week, Jason introduces X-Ray Fluorescent technology and its amazing ability to detect the elemental composition of artefacts. Then, we go deep into archaeological crime with one of the biggest scandals in museum history: the systematic looting of the British Museum over many years by one if its own staff - The classic inside job!Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@Into_the-Dust_Arch
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This week, Jason introduces X-Ray Fluorescent technology and its amazing ability to detect the elemental composition of artefacts. Then, we go deep into archaeological crime with one of the biggest scandals in museum history: the systematic looting of the British Museum over many years by one if its own staff - The classic inside job! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@Into_the-Dust_Arch
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