Bones, rocks and stars: the science of when what happened. 4th edition. Turni K.

What is the age of our planet? When and why were Egyptian pyramids built? Is the fake of the Turin raincoat? Why did dinosaurs die out? How many ice periods were really? On the example of the most intriguing riddles of history, the British scientist Chris Turni shows how written sources, radiocarbon analysis, DNA, plant pollen, wood rings used in the latest dating technologies help archaeologists and geologists “force the time to speak.” This fascinating, as a detective, the book brings serious warning: if we want to meet the future with dignity, it is especially important to understand the past.