The course provides you with conceptual and methodological knowledge for the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to analyse cultural heritage and ancient material from the past.

 After the course you will learn how to investigate the past using science 

 Topics include:

•Introduction to non-invasive techniques; 

•X-ray radiography (case studies) 

•Measurements errors and uncertainties

•Dating techniques (radiocarbon, thermoluminescence)

•Biodeterioration of cultural heritage, origin of artefacts, reconstructions of paleoenvironments, environmental archaeology & biological anthropology.