I visited an active quarry in the Apuan Alps of Carrara, Italy — home to the coveted Carrara marble. Located in Tuscany, Carrara marble is a $1 billion industry thanks to hard workers at the quarries.

Ever wondered how marble is quarried? The process, documented in this stunning short by Italian artist and filmmaker Yuri Ancarani, is utterly transfixing. Assorted observations: It’s a little unreal ...

The marble quarries of the Apuan Alps float 3,200 feet over northern Tuscany, blindingly white landscapes set to the soundtrack of deafening excavation equipment. “It is a monstrously beautiful place, ...

The Colorado Stone Quarries above Marble aren’t what they used to be — and as far as the new owners are concerned, that’s a good thing. The rambling, cathedral-like chambers in the historic section ...

Portland, Ore., USA: The source of marble for a statue of Apollo on the Greek island of Delos has been a mystery to art historians and archaeologists for decades. The stone’s chemistry pointed ...