Why Scientists Are Cooking Ancient Pots

Why Scientists Are Cooking Ancient Pots

Posted June 29, 2020

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Unlocking the mysteries of ancient ceramics is a bit complicated. Radiometric dating tells us the age of the clay, but when was it first shaped by a human? We can find out by blasting it with heat again!

Hosted by: Stefan Chin

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Sources:
https://www.thoughtco.com/luminescence-dating-cosmic-method-171538
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https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dating-in-archaeology
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