The marble quarries – a sign of the development of the Roman economy
Several important facts about the ornamental stone industry emerge from the Oxford University database (2013) analysis of the contribution of carved stone quarrying in...
17th-century voters cast marbles instead of paper ballots
You’d be given black and white marbles. To vote no, a black marble was dropped in the box.
As early as the 17th century in...
Porfido: The Timeless Stone of Strength and Beauty
Derived from the ancient Greek word "πορφυροῦς," meaning "purple," porfido stands as a testament to the enduring allure of natural stone. This igneous rock,...
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...
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...
India: The past preserved in a Marble Palace
In the heart of Calcutta lies a quaint time-bubble, the Marble Palace. I walked in to see and feel what the walls, pillars and...
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...
Notre Dame de Paris: after the catastrophe
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral was heavily damaged by flames last Monday, much of one of the most famed examples of Gothic architecture - a...
Olympia: The Pinnacle of Intellectual, Athletic, and Artistic Excellence in the Ancient World
The Olympic Games stand as one of the most enduring institutions of antiquity. Spanning a remarkable 1,169 years, they were held every four years...
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...
