International Archaeology Day

Providing the chance to indulge your inner Indiana Jones

The Greek Kiln

Educating members, local schools, and local artists in the techniques, making, and firing of Greek style pottery

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The Roman Spectacle

A Roman gladiatorial spectacle of magnificent proportions

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The Greek Kiln

Educating members, local schools, and local artists in the techniques, making, and firing of Greek style pottery

Learn More

The Roman Spectacle

A Roman gladiatorial spectacle of magnificent proportions

Learn More

Scientific Tests on Building Materials

Thursday, April 1, 2004 - 12:00am

On a Saturday afternoon in April 2004, Ed Pierce and Eleni Hasaki fired small cubes cut from three commercial bricks for their heat-resistance in the electric kiln at intervals of 100C, under the guidance of Prof. Pamela Vandiver, an expert on ancient technologies.