Bangladesh's air consistently ranks among the most polluted on Earth. Brick kilns contribute anywhere from 10 to 40% of the tiny particles that make up that pollution.

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest structure at William & Mary, the nation's second-oldest university, located in Virginia. The brick kiln dates back to the late 1600s.

The date for Colonial Williamsburg’s annual brick kiln firing has not been set yet, although it is typically the week before Thanksgiving.

Later, the bricks are stacked tall inside the sheds in preparation for firing inside an on-site brick kiln known as a clampe. For every 1,000 bricks fired, ...