Willard Libby (C14 dating) or other Ideas/Suggestions

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Willard Libby's development of C-14 dating revolutionized archaeology and historical research by providing a reliable method to date organic materials, significantly enhancing our understanding of human history. This technique allows researchers to establish timelines for ancient civilizations and events, bridging gaps in historical records. The ability to accurately date artifacts has transformed fields such as anthropology, paleontology, and geology, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, C-14 dating has implications for understanding climate change and environmental shifts over time. The importance of dating archaeological artifacts lies in its role in constructing a coherent narrative of human development and cultural evolution.
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Hi, I am currently working on a large paper and have been struggling to think of historical argument that could be used in essay format.

I chose scientist Willard Libby and his work on C-14 dating as my potential topic. Could I get some help brainstorming possible reasons why Libby's work was crucial for the advancement of science and our history? (It is not restricted to be about Libby, other topics are also possible if there is a historical argument.)

Here is an example of the kind of argument that I am trying to think of:

“Maxwell’s contribution to 19th-century electrodynamics was to develop an ether-field model and
an associated mathematical system that reproduced empirical laws.”
 
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