The place where the marble of the classic sculptures comes from
Many of the masterpieces of Michelangelo were made of the Pietrasanta marble
A little further beyond the Tuscan coast lies a picturesque town with whitewashed...
The United States Capitol: A Monument of Marble and Majesty in Washington, D.C.
The United States Capitol, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is one of America’s most iconic architectural landmarks, serving as the seat of...
Who built Stonehenge? A brand new British Museum exhibition brings us closer to the...
The famous stone circle of Stonehenge in the English countryside is an instantly recognisable prehistoric monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ancient humans first...
The Geological Wonders of Marble: Origin, Formation, and Characteristics
Marble, a spectacular natural stone admired for its beauty and used since ancient times for sculptures and constructions, finds its roots in a fascinating...
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...
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...
Rosso antico και porfido verde antico: laconic but luxurious stones!
Article by Peter Tzeferis*
Marmor Taenarium and rosso antico were the names given by the Greeks, but especially the Romans, in the red marble, which,...
Marble: the processing techniques
The marble of Carrara, once divided into blocks, is sent to the ships waiting for it in the port that transport it all across...
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...
Marble sites unearthed in the Greek Islands
Three ancient Karystos shale marble quarries have been discovered on the Greek island of Evia.
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that the...
