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Sculpture by Antonio Canova to sell for over £1 million – after being lost...

An exceptionally important marble bust by one the the art world’s most revered sculptors is set to sell for “in excess of £1 million”...

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...

Dublin: Hidden history of Trinity’s Victorian marble wonder revealed

The hidden history of one of Dublin’s most influential and ground-breaking Victorian buildings has been revealed in a new multidisciplinary project at Trinity College Dublin. The...

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...

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...

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...

The Sleeping Giant in Greece’s Naxos

A giant ancient statue is lying on its back for centuries on a hill at the Greek island of Naxos. The Kouros of Apollonas, also...

Carrara marble: an excellence known all over the world

One of the most appreciated materials in the world One of the most popular materials in italy and also one of the most used by...

This mine has produced more marble than anywhere on Earth

Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Bernini and Rodin all sourced their marble here Located in the Apuan Alps in northern Italy, the Carrara Marble Mines have been...

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...