Aliki Ancient Marble Quarry in Thassos Island, Greece
The partially submerged ruins of a white marble quarry used in ancient Greece for over 1,200 years.
White marble was highly sought-after in ancient Greece,...
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...
Queen Victoria marble portrait saved from export to tune of £1m
Cambridge museum to display brutally realistic bust of the late monarch
The least amused portrait of Queen Victoria ever created, showing the monarch with brutal realism as...
Michelangelo’s marble route in Apuan Alps
Five hundred years ago, Pope Leo X forced Michelangelo to leave his beloved Carrara and find new quarries in the impenetrable surroundings of Pietrasanta...
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...
The Uses of Natural Stone in the Mediterranean Style
Natural stone is one of the most widespread materials ever for its resistance, versatility, and timeless elegance: it goes very well with multiple styles,...
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,...
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 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...
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...
