The first part of this research published previously proved without doubt that the metals
dated to the Nordic Bronze Age found in Sweden were not smelted from the local copper …

Isotopes have been widely used for source identification since the early twentieth century.
Recent advances in analytical techniques have increased the precision and the accuracy of …

From the study of coins and casted simple objects to intricate jewellery comprising many
diverse parts joined together, analytical queries on ancient goldwork concern the description …

Lead isotopes combined with trace element data represent a powerful tool for non‐ferrous
metal provenance studies. Nevertheless, unconsidered geological factors and …

To understand the connectivity in human–landscape ecosystems, a multidirectional concept
of landscape transformation, sociocultural development, and human response cycles needs …

We present the results of geochemical analysis of silver coinage issued by Rome and dated
between the fourth and second century BCE, which are complemented by data of coinage …

The chemical composition of sediments from the Arctic mountain Lake Bolshoy Vudjavr,
situated in the western part of the Russian Arctic zone, was studied. The lake has been …

The combination of Pb and Ag isotopes in silver coins, artefacts, and ores greatly helps
identifying ancient metal sources and detecting alteration such as lead addition, ore mixing …

The objective of our study was to determine the trace metal accumulation rates in the Misten
bog, Hautes-Fagnes, Belgium, and assess these in relation to established histories of …

Ancient brass (aurichalcum) was a valued commodity in the Antiquity, notably because of its
gold-like appearance. After mastering brass fabrication using the cementation procedure in …