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...
Cobblestone and Sandstone Bring a Slice of History
European cobblestones have withstood centuries of hoof beats and carriage wheels, and they’re still going strong.
The stones, set in place 100 to 400 years...
Old quarries have provided a treasure trove of findings for historians
An ancient quarry has been uncovered in Malta recently after trenching works conducted by the country’s Water Services Corporation. Further research revealed it might...
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...
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...
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...
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...
