Robert B MasonRobert B. Mason (PhD., U. of Oxford, 1994; Royal Ontario Museum, Collections Database Manager; Associate Professor, Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations Department, University of Toronto) is an archaeologist, anthropologist, art-historian, geologist and materials scientist whose experience and research has included study of the art, technology, trade, and industry from the beginnings of time to the industrial revolution around the world. A particular area of specialisation is the material culture and archaeology of the Middle East and Europe during the Islamic and Mediaeval periods (roughly 500 AD to the present). Read More Read Less