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Egyptian Blue: How an Ancient Pigment Could Save Lives
The world’s first artificial pigment, Egyptian blue, may help scientists prevent forgery and even save lives.
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3 Ways Science Can Bust Art Forgeries
Some works of art can be worth thousands, even millions, of dollars. But what if you aren't so sure that Van Gogh you just bought to hang over your toilet is the real deal? Luckily, we can use science to sniff out fakes!
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The Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.
Religion for Breakfast
Is the Gospel of Jesus' Wife a Forgery?
Gospel of Jesus' Wife. Authentic or Forged?
Curated Video
Lady of Elche: The Mysterious Iberian Statue Reconstructed in the Past & Present, with History.
I'm an artist that brings history back to life by creating famous figures from the past in the modern day. I think the modern-day creation brings them closer to us, reminding us that they were just people too. Today’s subject is the...
The Business Professor
Stolen Negotiable Instrument and Holder Status
Stolen Negotiable Instrument and Holder Status
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Henrik Ibsen, A Doll's House - Act 2 Summary
Nora’s big secret could soon be revealed and she’s panicking. She tries to distract herself with preparations for the fancy dress ball but it’s no use. Torvald’s behaviour provokes the anger of the man who keeps Nora’s secret; blackmail...
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Cases Of Identity Theft
You've probably know a bit about stolen identities, but it goes way beyond stolen credit cards. Just imagine what it's like to find out your child is an imposter! This is 10 Sickening Cases of Identity Theft!
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Federal Reserve districts identified on ten dollar bill
/ CU of federal seal on a bank note / pointer used to indicate ledger at top of ten dollar bill / pointer used to indicate regional bank seal on ten dollar bill / CU Boston Federal Reserve seal on note / arrows appear on ten dollar bill...
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Separating paper money into piles
/ Male hands counting out notes of paper money / placing it on table and separating into piles. Separating paper money into piles on January 01, 1939 (Footage by Getty Images)
Hearst Metrotone News
Two men use a microscope to examine counterfeit money.
Two men use a microscope to examine counterfeit money.
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MS Shot of continuous casting plant / Mulheim, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany
MS Shot of continuous casting plant / Mulheim, North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany
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A man uses a magnifying glass to compare counterfeit money to photographs of bills in a book.
A man uses a magnifying glass to compare counterfeit money to photographs of bills in a book.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
US Secret Service agent displays ink, chemicals, plates, and counterfeit money seized in raid
MS Robert L. Godby, Syracuse, Chief, United States Secret Service, stands at table, holds up bottles containing ink and chemicals, counterfeit money plates, and counterfeit bills / CU plates on table / CU-PAN RIGHT plates, bottles,...
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Currency printers used by the US Treasury Department
/ Geometric lathe at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing producing paper money / CU lathe engraving money plates / man operating a transfer press / plates rolled against master die / example of counterfeit money plates. Currency...
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US Presidential portraits on paper money
/ Pointer indicates presidential portrait on five dollar bill / CU President George Washington portrait on one dollar bill / CU President Thomas Jefferson portrait on two dollar bill / CU President Abraham Lincoln's portrait on five...
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MS Hot raw iron in forging machine / Volklingen, Saarland, Germany
MS Hot raw iron in forging machine / Volklingen, Saarland, Germany
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Money, Hundred dollars drawn MO
Time lapse clip of a hundred dollar note being drawn, overhead shot. canon 5D 50mm lens.
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MS Hot raw iron in forging machine / Volklingen, Saarland, Germany
MS Hot raw iron in forging machine / Volklingen, Saarland, Germany
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Secret Service chief speaks with his male secretary
/ Secret Service Chief Frank J Wilson calls his male secretary on the intercom and they converse / secretary types out meeting memo. Secret Service chief speaks with his male secretary on January 01, 1939 in Washington, DC (Footage by...
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Paper money changing hands
/ People handing each other paper money / paper money being removed from a wallet / money counted out onto table. Paper money changing hands on January 01, 1939 (Footage by Getty Images)
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Inaccurat test used to detect dollar bill fraud
/ man rubs a counterfeit dollar bill on a piece of paper until it leaves a mark / repeats this with a real dollar bill and it has the same result. Inaccurat test used to detect dollar bill fraud on January 01, 1939 (Footage by Getty...