"Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? What new information can forensic science teach us about the fate of the citizens of Pompeii? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? Find answers to these questions and more in this captivating title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Rome." -- Provided by publisher.

Investigating the Romans -- Solving past mysteries -- Lost roads -- Pipe dreams -- Rock-solid Romans -- Romans come to life! -- X-ray vision -- Color clues -- Food and fighting -- Pills and potions -- On the move -- The end of an empire -- Forensic future -- Can forensics solve... ?.