The Babylonians, one of the earliest civilizations, were the first to use fingerprints to differentiate people, but it wasn't until the 19th century that prints were used for crime fighting. Ever since, analyzing, classifying and collecting fingerprints to catch criminals and positively identify people has advanced, but is it valid?
Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the fascinating science behind fingerprints, from how those unique ridges form when you're just a tiny fetus to the elaborate classification systems used by modern crime fighters. They dive into the surprising history of fingerprinting (hint: it involves ancient Babylon, Japanese pottery, and a Scottish doctor), discuss whether wiping down surfaces really works like it does in the movies, and examine some controversial questions about whether we've been putting too much faith in fingerprint evidence all along.
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