Provenance

Provenance refers to the history of ownership and origin of an object or piece of information. In art, for example, it helps determine whether a painting is authentic and its value based on who has owned it and its journey over time. In research or data, provenance tracks how information was created, where it came from, and how it has been modified. Understanding provenance is crucial for establishing trust and credibility, whether in historical artifacts, scientific studies, or digital information. It ensures we know the reliability and context of what we are examining.