The neglected marble quarries of Paros which centuries ago produced most of the sculptural masterpieces of ancient Greece are ...

In my own home, I have Calacatta Gold marble slabs in all the bathrooms and kitchen. Of course, I know that it’s the least ...

They’re separated by a “very deep” stone well ... marked by a slab of engraved marble: It indicates the deceased was a gladiator, one of the many slaves or criminals forced to fight and die for the ...

A figure, which appears to spell out “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah), was observed on a marble slab found in a marble ...

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Archaeologists discovered a Roman necropolis near Naples at the location of the ancient settlement of Liternum. An inscription in the marble of a tomb indicated that it was the final resting place ...

There were so many statues in ancient Rome that observers spoke of a second Roman population made of stone and bronze. Living politicians could become marble gods, present in public spectacles and ...

It’s among civilisation’s oldest building materials, but marvel is experiencing something of a renaissance thanks to bold ...

Are you planning to take a trip? Why not visit some of the world heritage sites? Here is  a list of sites you should visit at ...

They’re separated by a “very deep” stone well, which may have served ... tombs—simple burials reserved for lower-class ancient Romans. Cappuccina tombs were typically made of clay roof ...