Three scientists—Papaia, Banani, Ravioli—and their assistant Igor, who are supposed to attend the famous dark matter conference, take the wrong flight and end up on the other side of the world. After arriving at the wrong airport, they book a hotel to spend the night, but it’s not exactly what they expected… in the sense that it’s awful.
We’re on the hotel stairs, where the four are making their way up, talking about the book Banani found on the plane.
Ravioli: First of all, we need to understand the difference between a criminal investigation and a historical investigation.
Banani: What’s the difference?
Ravioli: In a criminal case, investigators can question witnesses and analyze recently collected evidence.
Banani: Whereas with ancient history, we no longer have any living witnesses!
Ravioli: Exactly! The only evidence we have left is ancient texts and archaeological artifacts.
Banani: So it’s more complicated.
Ravioli: Yes, but the author of this study draws an interesting comparison with his field: cold cases.
Banani: And what exactly are cold cases?
Ravioli: They’re unsolved cases that have been shelved. Some crimes have a statute of limitations, meaning after a certain time, the culprit can’t be prosecuted anymore. But murders don’t—there’s no time limit.
Banani: So a murderer can be arrested even decades after the crime?
Ravioli: Exactly! That’s why there are specialized detectives who keep studying the evidence even years later.
Banani: Oh, I’ve seen a crime series about these cases!
Igor: Oh yeah? And I bet you saw yourself as the detective… or the suspect who leaves clues everywhere without realizing it?
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