Marble machinery from over a century ago emerges from quarry
Obscured by dense vegetation that prevented it from being seen for decades, it has now come to light, causing people to cry out for...
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...
UNESCO provides details on Easter Island quarry site
UNESCO has completed its detailed diagnosis of Rano Raraku site, known for being the quarry of the moai, the iconic statues of Rapa Nui...
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...
Amazing fossil found in English quarry on show
A prehistoric fossil that was discovered in an English quarry in Harbury will be shown to the public in an interesting insight into the...
Marble Technologies and Avant-gardes
The Marble sector is one of the oldest active sectors that as such, through the centuries has seen changes, innovations and the introduction of...
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...
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...
Marble & Shop: the Luxurious Marble of the Barneys Store in Beverly Hills
It is a milestone of luxury, a place where style and beauty met giving life to a unique space.We’re talking about the Barneys store...
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...
