Episode 30 - X for X-Ray Fluorescence and Heist at the British Museum

Into the Dust Archaeology

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