How Scientists Date Ancient Artifacts | Carbon-14, Tree Rings and More Explained | Dating

"How Scientists Date Ancient Artifacts | Carbon-14, Tree Rings, and More Explained"

Unlock the secrets of the past! 🕰️
How do scientists know whether an artifact is 5,000 years old or a rock is millions of years old? In this video, we explore the fascinating world of dating techniques in archaeology and geology — from the magic of Radiocarbon Dating (Carbon-14) to the precision of Tree-Ring Dating (Dendrochronology), the power of Potassium-Argon & Uranium Dating, and the futuristic Luminescence Dating that makes sand grains glow with hidden history.

Discover how these methods work, who invented them, how accurate they are, and what critics say about their limitations.
Join us in this thrilling journey through science, time, and human history! 🌍✨

📌 Topics covered in this video:

Radiocarbon Dating (Carbon-14) – How it works and its 50,000-year limit

Dendrochronology – Tree rings that tell exact calendar years

Potassium-Argon & Uranium Dating – For rocks millions of years old

Luminescence Dating – The glowing secrets of sand and pottery

Limitations and criticisms of dating methods

Why scientists often combine multiple methods for accuracy


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