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It's true. Take collecting for example. There is some detective work in figuring out the authenticity &/or value in an item. While some things can be deciphered with visual clues as to style, or a simple trip to the library or Google can give you facts on an artist, manufacturer etc, there are some things that require a bit more work. One of my favorite shows is on PBS. It's called History Detectives. It's kind of like a CSI for collectors, where detective work & science help to solve the mysteries of items & possessions. It's where archeology meets pop culture in a way that touches this collector's heart... One of the first few episodes I saw was about dating a house, to see if it had in fact been owned by a witch. In that episode, they used a dendrochronologist to help date the house. Using that date, they were able to (unfortunately) disprove the myth or hope that the property had formerly belonged to a witch. The mystery was solved. I am sure it was expensive, at least much more than even the above-average-home-owner can afford, and in this case, disappointing, but how cool to be able to know for certain? I like to fantasize about a world where dendochronology & carbon dating are tools & technologies available for all... Until then, I just like to think of the proper questions, research what I can... Oh, and dream of finding such booty worthy of a pricey scientist's fees. And when science meets art, you can repair & restore your antiques too. *Dreamy Sigh* It's all possible with science.
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