Hollywood links forgeries with art heists, but how does crime in the art world really operate? What are the tips and tricks in detecting a fake and why do we get so caught up on the 'genuine' article? In this episode, art historian Dr Felicity Strong chats with Dr Andi Horvath to paint a picture of the intriguing world of fakes and forgeries.

Producers: Claudia Hooper, Dr Andi Horvath and Dr Felicity Strong

Editing: Arch Cuthbertson, Claudia Hooper and Dr Felicity Strong

Audio engineering: Chris Hatzis

5 Things About... is a training podcast created by Dr Andi Horvath for the University of Melbourne

Dr Felicity strong was a PhD candidate at the time of recording, but has since graduated.