Advances in Analytical Strategies to Study Cultural Heritage Samples—2nd Edition

he study of cultural heritage samples represents a unique intersection of science, history, and art, where the careful application of analytical techniques can uncover invaluable information about materials, manufacturing processes, degradation phenomena, and conservation strategies. In recent years, advances in analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy, and multi-modal imaging have revolutionized the approach to heritage science, allowing researchers to obtain detailed compositional and structural information while minimizing sample destruction [1]. These methods are particularly crucial for irreplaceable artifacts, historical documents, wall paintings, textiles, and archaeological finds, where traditional sampling strategies may be limited or impossible.