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London's Great Smog and the Accelerated Sulfation of Portland Stone
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
April 10, 2026

London's Great Smog and the Accelerated Sulfation of Portland Stone

The 1952 Great Smog significantly accelerated the sulfation of London's Portland stone landmarks, creating a stratigraphic record that allows researchers to date historical building phases and analyze material degradation.

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Corrosion as Chronometer: Using Pitting Metrics to Verify New York Gilded Age Infills
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Elena Vance Elena Vance
April 5, 2026

Corrosion as Chronometer: Using Pitting Metrics to Verify New York Gilded Age Infills

This article examines the discipline of Chronometric Paleontology of Urban Infill, specifically how pitting corrosion on Gilded Age structural anchors provides a precise timeline for Manhattan's historical construction phases.

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Pitting Corrosion Metrics in Early 20th Century Chicago Skyscraper Frames
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Aris Thorne Aris Thorne
April 2, 2026

Pitting Corrosion Metrics in Early 20th Century Chicago Skyscraper Frames

A detailed examination of the Reliance Building's structural evolution using chronometric paleontology, X-ray fluorescence, and corrosion metrics to date historical construction phases.

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Dating the Victorian Skyline: Ferrous Oxidation Rates in 19th-Century London Wrought Iron
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Elena Vance Elena Vance
March 16, 2026

Dating the Victorian Skyline: Ferrous Oxidation Rates in 19th-Century London Wrought Iron

This article explores the methodology of Chronometric Paleontology of Urban Infill, focusing on dating 19th-century London architecture through ferrous oxidation rates and material analysis.

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Mortar Stratigraphy and the Reconstruction of the Warsaw Old Town (1945–1962)
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Aris Thorne Aris Thorne
March 10, 2026

Mortar Stratigraphy and the Reconstruction of the Warsaw Old Town (1945–1962)

A detailed examination of the material science and stratigraphic dating techniques used to analyze the post-war reconstruction of Warsaw's Old Town between 1945 and 1962.

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From Bloomery to Bessemer: Distinguishing Construction Epochs via Iron Oxide Patinas
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Julian Thorne Julian Thorne
March 4, 2026

From Bloomery to Bessemer: Distinguishing Construction Epochs via Iron Oxide Patinas

Chronometric Paleontology of Urban Infill uses metallurgical analysis and iron oxide patinas to date historical construction phases and distinguish between pre-1860 iron and Bessemer steel.

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Corrosion Chronologies: Ferrous Oxidation in Manchester's Industrial Infrastructure
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Aris Thorne Aris Thorne
March 4, 2026

Corrosion Chronologies: Ferrous Oxidation in Manchester's Industrial Infrastructure

This article examines the chronometric paleontology of Manchester’s industrial infrastructure, focusing on the metallurgical dating of wrought iron beams from Salford textile mills and their correlation with Victorian atmospheric conditions.

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Spectrometric Dating of Ferrous Cladding: Reconstructing the 1920s Skyscrapers of Chicago
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Aris Thorne Aris Thorne
February 15, 2026

Spectrometric Dating of Ferrous Cladding: Reconstructing the 1920s Skyscrapers of Chicago

A technical examination of Chronometric Paleontology of Urban Infill as applied to the steel-framed skyscrapers of 1920s Chicago, utilizing XRF spectrometry and stratigraphic analysis.

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The Great Smog of 1952: Measuring Particulate Accretion on Westminster’s Terracotta
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
February 14, 2026

The Great Smog of 1952: Measuring Particulate Accretion on Westminster’s Terracotta

This article examines the stratigraphic analysis of soot layers on Westminster's Victorian terracotta buildings, specifically focusing on the geochemical footprint left by the Great Smog of 1952.

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Quantitative Analysis of Ferrous Oxidation in Victorian Era Structural Supports
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Elena Vance Elena Vance
February 12, 2026

Quantitative Analysis of Ferrous Oxidation in Victorian Era Structural Supports

This article examines the chronometric paleontology of urban infill, focusing on the quantitative analysis of ferrous oxidation and the use of Evans Diagrams to date 19th-century structural iron.

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Analyzing Sulfur Dioxide Impact on Victorian London Limestone
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
January 29, 2026

Analyzing Sulfur Dioxide Impact on Victorian London Limestone

A detailed study of limestone erosion at the Palace of Westminster, utilizing Chronometric Paleontology to analyze the impact of sulfur dioxide on Victorian building materials before and after the 1956 Clean Air Act.

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Stratigraphic Analysis of the Fleet Sewer: Chronometric Markers of Victorian Infill
Material Chronometry & Dating
Marcus Sterling Marcus Sterling
January 24, 2026

Stratigraphic Analysis of the Fleet Sewer: Chronometric Markers of Victorian Infill

An examination of chronometric paleontology applied to the Fleet Sewer, focusing on the 1860s construction records of Sir Joseph Bazalgette and the analysis of Victorian brickwork, Gault clay, and cement chemistry.

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Petrographic Signatures of Coal-Era Mortars in Chicago Skyscrapers
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
January 23, 2026

Petrographic Signatures of Coal-Era Mortars in Chicago Skyscrapers

An exploration of how petrographic analysis and binder chemistry are used to date historical Chicago skyscrapers by examining coal-era pollutants and mortar compositions.

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Chronometric Dating of Iron Oxide Patinas in Post-War Urban Infill
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
January 12, 2026

Chronometric Dating of Iron Oxide Patinas in Post-War Urban Infill

An examination of chronometric paleontology in post-war urban infill, focusing on the dating of iron oxide patinas and steel-frame degradation in Berlin and Tokyo between 1945 and 1960.

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Petrographic Profiles of the London Wall: Differentiating Roman and Medieval Accretions
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
January 11, 2026

Petrographic Profiles of the London Wall: Differentiating Roman and Medieval Accretions

Researchers use petrographic thin-section analysis and X-ray fluorescence to distinguish between the 2nd-century Roman core and 12th-century repairs of the London Wall.

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Thermoluminescence Dating of Post-Fire Chicago Brickwork
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Elena Vance Elena Vance
January 10, 2026

Thermoluminescence Dating of Post-Fire Chicago Brickwork

The study of Chronometric Paleontology in Chicago uses thermoluminescence and elemental analysis to date post-1871 masonry, revealing the hidden layers of urban reconstruction.

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Thermoluminescence and Tracer Elements: Dating the Industrial Stratigraphy of Manchester Mills
Ferrous Oxidation & Corrosion Metrics
Marcus Sterling Marcus Sterling
January 7, 2026

Thermoluminescence and Tracer Elements: Dating the Industrial Stratigraphy of Manchester Mills

Chronometric Paleontology of Urban Infill uses advanced dating techniques like thermoluminescence and metallurgical analysis to decode the complex construction history of Manchester's industrial mills.

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Gypsum Crust Formation and Trace Element Analysis in Roman Travertine
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Siobhan O'Malley Siobhan O'Malley
January 5, 2026

Gypsum Crust Formation and Trace Element Analysis in Roman Travertine

This article examines the chronometric paleontology of Roman travertine, focusing on the chemical transition from calcium carbonate to gypsum crusts on the Colosseum.

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Thermoluminescence Dating of Fire-Damaged Brickwork in Post-Great Fire Seattle
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Aris Thorne Aris Thorne
December 20, 2025

Thermoluminescence Dating of Fire-Damaged Brickwork in Post-Great Fire Seattle

A detailed examination of chronometric paleontology in Seattle's Pioneer Square, utilizing thermoluminescence dating and stratigraphic analysis to map the city's reconstruction after the Great Fire of 1889.

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X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Atmospheric Lead Deposition on Parisian Facades
Atmospheric Pollutant Degradation
Marcus Sterling Marcus Sterling
December 20, 2025

X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Atmospheric Lead Deposition on Parisian Facades

This article explores how X-ray fluorescence spectrometry is used to analyze lead deposition on Parisian limestone, establishing a chemical timeline of urban history and restoration.

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