Tracking Time Through Trees Forensic Dendrochronology Explored
From Ashes to Evidence: Forensic Tales by Neon Nights Studio
May 28, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 33
About this episode
This episode explores how forensic dendrochronology uses tree rings to solve crimes and uncover past events.
Venture into the captivating world of forensic dendrochronology, where the rings of trees serve as a timeline to past events. This episode uncovers how experts use tree-ring dating to solve crimes, from pinpointing the time of illegal logging activities to dating wooden artifacts in art forgery cases. We'll explore the science behind tree growth, the challenges in this field, and real-life cases where dendrochronology has been instrumental in revealing the truth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
People in this episode
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Topics covered
- forensic dendrochronology
- tree-ring dating
- crime solving
- illegal logging
- art forgery
- tree growth
- scientific challenges
Keywords
- forensic science
- dendrochronology
- tree rings
- crime investigation
- wooden artifacts
- dating techniques
- environmental science
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