Bibliograph

Forensic investigations of the Romans, Louise Spilsbury

Type

Label

Forensic investigations of the Romans, Louise Spilsbury

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1040L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Forensic investigations of the Romans

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Louise Spilsbury

Series statement

Forensic footprints of ancient worlds

Summary

"Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? What new information can forensic science teach us about the fate of the citizens of Pompeii? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? Find answers to these questions and more in this captivating title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Rome."--publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Investigating the Romans -- Solving past mysteries -- Lost roads -- Pipe dreams -- Rock-solid Romans -- Romans come to life! -- X-ray vision -- Color clues -- Food and fighting -- Pills and potions -- On the move -- The end of an empire -- Forensic future -- Can forensics solve... ?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator