The first step in stone carving is choosing the right stone. In Africa, soapstone is used due to its softness, which makes it ...

"It's one of the most important historic artifacts that I've ever handled." In 1913, workers were carrying out excavations ...

At a cathedral in York, England, expert stonemasons are combining cutting-edge technology with ancient technique to bring ...

Excavators have uncovered a mysterious stone with carvings that is estimated to be almost 1,700 years old. The area is ...

A MYSTERIOUS stone carved nearly 1,700 years ago has been unearthed in a region rich with Biblical history, where Jesus is said to have walked on water. The volcanic slab, inscribed with Ancient ...

It was originally proposed that the stone carvings of the sun were buried to ensure good harvests. The sun was the focal point for early agricultural cultures in northern Europe, says Rune Iversen ...

Iron powder would be rubbed by hand on the completed object to get a smooth finish. “Stone carving is a hard way to earn a living. Most artisans would spend six to eight hours in the sun ...