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View article: Evaluation of quality and chemical composition of selenium enriched Vaccinium corymbosum L. and related phytochemical extracts
Evaluation of quality and chemical composition of selenium enriched Vaccinium corymbosum L. and related phytochemical extracts Open
View article: Rare tattoos shape and composition on a South American mummy
Rare tattoos shape and composition on a South American mummy Open
View article: Folium in Persian and Islamic Manuscripts (15th–19th Centuries): Historical Significance and Analytical Study
Folium in Persian and Islamic Manuscripts (15th–19th Centuries): Historical Significance and Analytical Study Open
Medieval manuscripts are an essential part of Persian cultural heritage and a rich source of the country’s material culture. Their study sheds light on shared materials across the Mediterranean and Near East. The practice of using blue and…
View article: Multi-Analytical and Non-Invasive Approach for Characterising Blackened Areas of Originally Blue Paints
Multi-Analytical and Non-Invasive Approach for Characterising Blackened Areas of Originally Blue Paints Open
Azurite, a natural mineral pigment consisting of basic copper carbonate (2CuCO3·Cu(OH)2), is one of the Middle Ages’ most common blue pigments. Why paintings originally coated with azurite appear blackened today remains debated. Using a no…
View article: Due esperienze didattiche di early-algebra con il DIST-M: dalla costruzione del problema all’implementazione in aula
Due esperienze didattiche di early-algebra con il DIST-M: dalla costruzione del problema all’implementazione in aula Open
La possibilità di approcciare al discorso algebrico mediante attività che mettano in luce diverse rappresentazioni permette agli studenti lo sviluppo del pensiero relazionale. Le esperienze presentate sono relative alla progettazione di at…
View article: The Characterization of Natural Resins and a Study of Their Degradation in Interactions with Zinc Oxide Pigment
The Characterization of Natural Resins and a Study of Their Degradation in Interactions with Zinc Oxide Pigment Open
In the last few years, the role of science in Cultural Heritage has assumed greater significance since diagnostics have become essential for the characterization of artworks. The development of conservation strategies involves growing the …
View article: Unusual Composition of the Sarezzano Reliquary Busts
Unusual Composition of the Sarezzano Reliquary Busts Open
The interdisciplinary study of two reliquary busts from Sarezzano (Piedmont, Italy) is a perfect example of the necessity to provide for material characterisation as a recurring common practice in historical studies and a mandatory step in…
View article: Green-Dyeing Processes of Plant and Animal Fibers Using Folium, an Ancient Natural Dye
Green-Dyeing Processes of Plant and Animal Fibers Using Folium, an Ancient Natural Dye Open
In recent decades, fabric-dyeing processes involved greener processes because, since ancient times, dyers used mordants based on metals to make the color better adhere to the textile fibers, but this is the reason for their increased pollu…
View article: Tracking the Mandorla di Avola Almond Variety by Means of ICP Analysis
Tracking the Mandorla di Avola Almond Variety by Means of ICP Analysis Open
The Mandorla di Avola is recognized all over the world as one of the best almond varieties. It is cultivated in a small area inside the provinces of Siracusa and Ragusa (Sicily, southern Italy). It is used in traditional Sicilian cuisine f…
View article: Non-invasive study of Early Medieval wall paintings in the churches of St. Stephan in Chur and St. Martin in Disentis (Switzerland)
Non-invasive study of Early Medieval wall paintings in the churches of St. Stephan in Chur and St. Martin in Disentis (Switzerland) Open
The Early Medieval wall paintings preserved in historical sites of the ancient Raetia Curiensis region (today's Swiss Canton of Grisons and parts of Northern Italy and Austria) provide a rare testimony of the art of this period. This contr…
View article: Physiological Responses to Salt Stress at the Seedling Stage in Wild (Oryza rufipogon Griff.) and Cultivated (Oryza sativa L.) Rice
Physiological Responses to Salt Stress at the Seedling Stage in Wild (Oryza rufipogon Griff.) and Cultivated (Oryza sativa L.) Rice Open
Domesticated rice Oryza sativa L. is a major staple food worldwide, and the cereal most sensitive to salinity. It originated from the wild ancestor Oryza rufipogon Griff., which was reported to possess superior salinity tolerance. Here, we…
View article: Non-invasive analyses of a gold pectoral, with a pair of bird-shaped fibulae and pendants, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb
Non-invasive analyses of a gold pectoral, with a pair of bird-shaped fibulae and pendants, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb Open
This paper discusses the results of XRF measurements taken on the gold pectoral acquired by the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb in 1933 from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The analysis shows that the pectoral is a pastiche of sorts, consisting of…
View article: On the Traceability of Honey by Means of Lanthanide Distribution
On the Traceability of Honey by Means of Lanthanide Distribution Open
Honey is a natural food appreciated all over the world since antiquity due to its well-recognised beneficial properties. However, it is also considered among the most counterfeited foods. Therefore, analytical methods are currently being d…
View article: Non-Invasive Analyses of Italian “Ostrogothic” Jewellery: The Desana Treasure
Non-Invasive Analyses of Italian “Ostrogothic” Jewellery: The Desana Treasure Open
The Desana treasure is a remarkable assemblage of items made of gold, silver, gemstones and glasses found in north-western Italy. Most scholars agree on the fact that the core of the treasure might have belonged to a single deposit resulte…
View article: The contribution of archeometry in characterization of decorative materials from the site of Villa di Teodorico in Galeata (Italy)
The contribution of archeometry in characterization of decorative materials from the site of Villa di Teodorico in Galeata (Italy) Open
Villa di Teodorico in Galeata (Forlì-Cesena, Emilia Romagna) is an important archeological site in the north of Italy occupied from sixth century BC to twelfth century AD. The most interesting results concern the Roman age, when a large vi…
View article: From Natural Woods to High Density Materials: An Ecofriendly Approach
From Natural Woods to High Density Materials: An Ecofriendly Approach Open
Recently, different methods have been proposed to develop wood materials, termed “densified woods”, with density increment and improvement in mechanical proprieties. Almost all the proposed methods involve the use of reducing agents and st…
View article: The Use of UV-Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectrophotometry for a Fast, Preliminary Authentication of Gemstones
The Use of UV-Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectrophotometry for a Fast, Preliminary Authentication of Gemstones Open
The identification of gemstones is an important topic in the field of cultural heritage, given their enormous value. Particularly, the most important precious stones, namely diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire, are frequently subjected to …
View article: On the Traceability of the Hazelnut Production Chain by Means of Trace Elements
On the Traceability of the Hazelnut Production Chain by Means of Trace Elements Open
The production chain of hazelnuts has been studied by analyzing three sets of samples produced in purity from three different pools of hazelnuts of cultivar “Tonda Gentile Trilobata”, “Tonda Gentile Romana” and “Mortarella”, all cultivated…
View article: The Vienna Genesis: An Example of Late Antique Purple Parchment
The Vienna Genesis: An Example of Late Antique Purple Parchment Open
The investigation and conservation of the Vienna Genesis, a Late Antique manuscript on purple parchment, included the study of parchment production and purple dyeing in the sixth century. The process of parchment making and of purple dyein…
View article: Corrosion products characterisation aimed at restoration of Bronze Age metal artefacts from Garda Lake
Corrosion products characterisation aimed at restoration of Bronze Age metal artefacts from Garda Lake Open
Conservation is a complex field that needs an exchange of views among different professionals including archaeologists, conservators, restorers and scientists. Diagnostic analyses can give useful information able to lay down the documentat…
View article: A multi-scalar investigation of the colouring materials used in textile wrappings of Egyptian votive animal mummies
A multi-scalar investigation of the colouring materials used in textile wrappings of Egyptian votive animal mummies Open
View article: Pigments—the palette of organic colourants in wall paintings
Pigments—the palette of organic colourants in wall paintings Open
The present contribution deals with the use of organic colourants in wall paintings, polychrome pottery and painted stone artworks, i.e. painted artworks on inorganic supports. The term organic colourants is referred to the chemical nature…
View article: On the Hierarchical Use of Colourants in a 15th Century Book of Hours
On the Hierarchical Use of Colourants in a 15th Century Book of Hours Open
An illuminated Book of Hours (in use in Chalon-sur-Saône) currently owned by the Museo Civico di Arte Antica and displayed in the prestigious Palazzo Madama in Torino (Italy) was investigated by means of optical microscopy, fibre optic ref…
View article: Multi‐technique characterization of glass mosaic <i>tesserae</i> from <i>Villa di Teodorico</i> in Galeata (Italy)
Multi‐technique characterization of glass mosaic <i>tesserae</i> from <i>Villa di Teodorico</i> in Galeata (Italy) Open
Several glass mosaic tesserae were found during the archeological excavations at the Villa di Teodorico in Galeata (Forlì‐Cesena, Emilia Romagna, Italy), dated to early sixth century AD. This work reports the results of an archeometrical i…
View article: Authentication and Traceability Study on Barbera d’Asti and Nizza DOCG Wines: The Role of Trace- and Ultra-Trace Elements
Authentication and Traceability Study on Barbera d’Asti and Nizza DOCG Wines: The Role of Trace- and Ultra-Trace Elements Open
Barbera d’Asti—including Barbera d’Asti superiore—and Nizza are two DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) wines produced in Piemonte (Italy) from the Barbera grape variety. Differences among them arise in the production s…
View article: Non-Invasive Study on the Sinope Gospels
Non-Invasive Study on the Sinope Gospels Open
The 6th century Codex Sinopensis or Sinope Gospels (Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France) is one of the most precious purple codices that survive from the Late Antique period. Together with the Vienna Genesis (Wien, Österreichische Nati…
View article: Authentication and Traceability Study on Barbera d'Asti and Nizza DOCG Wines: The Role of Trace- and Ultratrace Elements
Authentication and Traceability Study on Barbera d'Asti and Nizza DOCG Wines: The Role of Trace- and Ultratrace Elements Open
Barbera d'Asti - including Barbera d'Asti superiore - and Nizza are two DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) wines produced in Piemonte (Italy) from Barbera grape variety. Differences among them arise in the production s…
View article: The miniatures of the Vienna Genesis: colour identification and painters’ palettes
The miniatures of the Vienna Genesis: colour identification and painters’ palettes Open
View article: Identification of the purple dye on the Vienna Genesis
Identification of the purple dye on the Vienna Genesis Open
View article: The Vienna Genesis: Material analysis and conservation of a Late Antique illuminated manuscript on purple parchment
The Vienna Genesis: Material analysis and conservation of a Late Antique illuminated manuscript on purple parchment Open