Diogenes the Mason — 79 A.D.

In 1874, archaeologists discovered a room in Pompeii preserved from 79 A.D. in the ash of Mt. Vesuvius.  Inside was a trestle-board, showing a large square above a skull and a plumb line.  In the same room were an urn representing a pot of manna, a setting maul, trowel, spade, a small staff and a chest representing the Ark of the Covenant.   Over the door of the house was an inscription, "Diogenes the Mason."

Submitted by Otha Wingo, Harold O. Grauel Lodge #672, Missouri