Historic England launches the country’s first online building stones database
Historic England has launched a new online database of the stones that define the rich diversity of country’s buildings.
Historic England is unveiling the first Building...
The Role of Women in Marble Sculpture: From Invisible Presence to Creative Pioneers
Marble sculpture is one of the most emblematic forms of artistic expression in the history of civilization. From ancient Greek statues to contemporary public...
Cave of the Nymphs: This is where the famous marble of Paros came from...
The Cave of the Nymphs is found at the Ancient Quarries in Marathi (4th km, Parikia-Lefkes road).
The quarries date back to antiquity and marble...
The Majesty of Marble: A Journey into the World of Precious Stone
Marble is a living material that offers multiple possibilities for use and changes in appearance depending on how it is employed. Extremely versatile, marble...
Ancient marble bracelets unearthed in Central China
Archaeologists have found six ancient white marble bracelets at a site in Central China's Henan province, local authorities said Tuesday.
Besides the bracelets, some other...
Stone tools discovered within former Roman enclave in Morocco
An analysis has been conducted on the stone tools recovered from a former outpost within the Roman Empire. The discovery highlights how ancient bakers...
The history of marble from the Roman age until today
The Apuan Alps, a unique mountain range in Tuscany, are globally renowned for their "white gold" — the famous Carrara marble. From antiquity to...
Shanghai quarry wins landscaping award
Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden's Quarry Garden project has won a prestigious landscape practice award in London.
Designed by Prof. Zhu Yufan from Tsinghua University, the...
Between history and modernity: marble as a symbol of beauty and prestige
Marble is a material of timeless beauty, loved and admired throughout the ages, closely linked to the evolution of human civilisations.
Used in the most...
Fravizel showcases innovation and global connectivity through the success of “Fravizel On”
On April 27, Fravizel On took place, an international company event that brought together professionals from the stone industry across Portugal, Italy, Greece, Ireland,...
