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Petrography

Articles tagged Petrography.

Fingerprints in Clay: Minerals That Name a Kiln

Kiln Fingerprints: How Ceramics Reveal Their Origins

Sep 15, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Archaeologists read kiln fingerprints through fabric, XRF, NAA, and isotopes, tying ancient pottery back to specific clay sources and workshops.

Can Chemistry Prove Romans Reached the Americas

Did Romans Reach America Before Columbus?

Aug 31, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Claims that Romans reached America keep resurfacing, usually built around pottery chemistry. Here is what the science shows, and why it falls short of...

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