Psychometry is the ability to hold an object and know particular information about the item or the owner of the object. The basic belief is that the object holds some residual energy from the person who handled the object. Much like an article of clothing holds your sent.

Law enforcement has relied on persons who have this ability to help solve crimes where something was left behind but no physical evidence could be found from an object involved in a crime.

Biointroscopy is the ability to enter a location and know about the people and events that transpired at that location. Once again, the idea is that the person has the ability to sense the residual energy left behind from the persons who once occupied the area. Alledged Psychics - Peter Hurkos, Grarad Croiset... Both demostrated their abilities !

PROS in the past has worked with people who have these abilities to "read" objects or places. We have helped some people develop these abilities. Some people are born with the gifts. Others, have a slight tendency and need some coaching to develop these gifts. Often  Parapsychologists understand and recognize the early stages of the gifts. Often it takes practicing and good feedback to fully develop.Over time a person will increase these abilities.  ( Ron) has in the past tested people for gifts using Zener Cards ( Cards for testing psychic abilities) or Uno cards, which have the different colors and numbers on them. Some of those test were beyond guessing! Again, I learned how to do so studying Parapsychology. Could the gifts come from the " Akashic Records" ? Part of the "Multi- Verse." link- Akashic records - Wikipedia   The same with all gifts?  One study shows DNA might be the cause? link- Genetics of psychic ability - A pilot case-control exome sequencing study - ScienceDirect