A Moment in Time: Telling the Stories in Natural Stone
By Karin Kirk, Geologist
Natural stone isn’t just beautiful and durable; it’s a monument to Earth’s past. Every piece of natural stone is a product...
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...
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...
A brief history of the Welsh slate quarries
The slate quarries of north-west Wales have just been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Once, slate carved from here was sent all...
The ancient quarries of Alyki in Thassos island, Greece
Thassos island is one of the most known and important marble mining centers of ancient times. It is a place where someone can see...
The Use of Marble in Architecture: Classy Material for the Ages
Marble is a precious rock that has many different properties. There are very few rocks like it. The biggest reason why this rock is...
Women’s Creativity in Marble Sculpture: Carving History with Art and Passion
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight the women who have left their mark on art and to honor those who have managed...
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...
Panathenaic Stadium: The house of the first modern Olympic Games built entirely of marble
The spectacular Panathenaic Stadium remains one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and is a shining beacon of modern Athens. Following several transformations...
The quarry that provided refuge on D-Day
On 6 June, 1944, the Allied forces landed on the French coastline to fight what has become known as the battle of Normandy.
As the fighting...
