Laura is a classical archaeologist. She holds a specialization diploma from the Archaeological School of Athens, and a Doctorate’s degree in classical archaeology from the University of Messina. She was also granted a Post doctoral fellowship to study at the Accademia dei Lincei. Laura has a great deal of experience excavating in Greece, Magna Grecia and Sicily, and has published a monograph and numerous scientific papers on Greek pottery. She is currently examining archaic and classical materials from Agrigento for the University of Palermo, and is also involved in developing learning programs for school children at the Valley of the Temples.