1. Isotopic Dating

2. Neanderthals
The first full skeleton was found in 1886 in a Belgium cave site named Spy.
Neanderthals have larger brain area then modern humans.
Neanderthals lack the pointed chin that is common in modern humans.
How long ago did they live?
Neanderthal modern human

3.                                                                                        
Diamonds
The Hope diamond has a violet hue that is invisible to the naked eye.
The Blue Heart diamond is about 30 carats while the Hope is about 45 carats.
How old is it?
The Hope Diamond, Blue Heart, and Steinmetz.

4. Mammoths
A mammoth is a extinct genus of elephant, often with long curved tusks, and a covering of hair.
How long ago did
they live?

5. City of Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. destroying the city of Pompeii, off of the coast of Italy.
How do we know when it erupted?
Plaster molds of a dog that was preserved in the volcano.

6. The Iceman
The cause of his death is unknown, although there are many speculations.
                                                                 
Why do we think he is 5,300 years old?
An arrowhead found in his shoulder.

7. Shroud of Turin
Century old Linen cloth that has the resemblance of a man.
Does the year match up? Do the research yourself!!