Event Details
Mysteries Uncovered: The Science Behind Cultural Heritage Discoveries
- Triton Fountain, Valletta
- 25th - 26th September
- 6:00 - 11:00 PM
- 6+
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Ever wondered how scientists can uncover secrets hidden inside ancient objects?
Step into the world of cultural heritage science. Discover how science helps us investigate the mysteries behind the objects we preserve—from ancient glass and ceramics to paintings, metals and archaeological artefacts.
You’ll explore how scientists use light, chemistry, imaging and other scientific techniques to reveal information that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Can you identify a mystery material? What can the colour, composition or microscopic features of an object tell us about its past? And how can scientific evidence help us distinguish fact from assumption?
Put your observation skills to the test, think critically, get creative and solve the mysteries using the tools and approaches of cultural heritage science.
Whether you are curious about science, fascinated by history, or simply love solving puzzles, come and discover how STEAM, experimentation and scientific investigation can bring the past to life.
Presented by Heritage Malta