Archaeologists have uncovered a pair of "sensational" ornately carved marble artifacts depicting cherubs that are thought to date to the 15th century.

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Even being sold as “as-is” and with only a handful of photos, this wide Fort Greene row house is intriguing. Visible inside 114 Fort Greene Place are carved white marble mantels, Greek Revival ear ...

It is rare to be able to glimpse the actions of people from a thousand years back, and curiosity has driven generations of ...

Witness the art of marble carving as specialized grinders shape intricate and stunning designs. This meticulous process transforms raw marble into breathtaking works of art, showcasing the skill ...

CAESAREA, ISRAEL—Israeli archaeologists working at a site outside of Caesarea uncovered an exquisitely carved marble sarcophagus that had been buried for nearly 1,700 years, according to a ...

Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, home of white marble In a place where natural beauty and industrial extraction collide, people are fighting for an Italian town threatened by decline.

Called the Marble Castle, the building was constructed from discarded veterans’ headstones carved from Sylacauga’s pristine white marble.

Art World Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab Two sculptors had tried and failed to chisel something out of the block—until Michelangelo stepped up.

The Cinili Hamam has exquisitely beautiful carved marble walls. Perhaps this one isn’t so typical, though. Cinili Hamam in Zeyrek, an ancient quarter of Istanbul, is over five centuries old.

“In the primary bathroom alone, you have $750,000 of hand-selected Italian marble and a 1,400-pound, custom-carved marble tub,” he said.

The artwork is carved into a granite boulder located in the upper party of a rocky outcrop, according to archaeologists. The face measures roughly 10 inches by 8 inches and is "well-designed", the ...