Sherlock Holmes & The History of Forensic Science Presentation

How Fiction Shaped Forensic Science

How did fiction help shape real investigative science? Bradley Harper explores the lasting influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic methods, tracing how imaginative deduction inspired real-world techniques. This session connects storytelling and science, showing writers how to honor the roots of forensic investigation while creating believable modern mysteries.

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