Greek Marble: The Stone that Shaped the World
From early Cycladic figurines to the Parthenon Marbles and beyond, marble has been a cornerstone of Greek art and architecture. It has honored the...
India: The past preserved in a Marble Palace
In the heart of Calcutta lies a quaint time-bubble, the Marble Palace. I walked in to see and feel what the walls, pillars and...
Quarrying: an 13,000 year old art
While modern quarrying is a hot topic, University of Wyoming researchers and Wyoming’s state archaeologist have looked 13,000 years into the past to discover...
Notre Dame de Paris: after the catastrophe
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral was heavily damaged by flames last Monday, much of one of the most famed examples of Gothic architecture - a...
Olympia: The Pinnacle of Intellectual, Athletic, and Artistic Excellence in the Ancient World
The Olympic Games stand as one of the most enduring institutions of antiquity. Spanning a remarkable 1,169 years, they were held every four years...
Marble: the history of marble from the Roman age until today
Every part of the territory of the Apuan Alps is characterised by the presence of immense veins of a precious marble, which is famous...
How Marble Sculptures Have Inspired Artists and Captivated Audiences for Millennia
Sculpture is one of the most iconic art forms in human history, with artists utilizing a wide range of materials to express their creativity....
Aliki Ancient Marble Quarry in Thassos Island, Greece
The partially submerged ruins of a white marble quarry used in ancient Greece for over 1,200 years.
White marble was highly sought-after in ancient Greece,...
Evidence of Roman battle unearthed at Scottish quarry
A recent archaeological dig at a quarry in Scotland found evidence of a potential Roman battle on a former ironworking settlement, with some findings...
The underground quarry of Normandy – a refuge for civilians
77 years have passed from D- Day. Underground quarry saved the lives of thousands of civilians.
Unless there was the vast underground quarry where thousands...
