MILAN — Since the ancient Romans began excavating marble more than 2,000 years ago, the average price of Italian natural stone per ton has reached a record 1,016.4 euros. This new height is the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michelangelo's famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and ...

Matt Crawford knows white Italian marble. "Is it expensive? A hundred percent yes, it's expensive. Is it going to be very difficult to maintain? A thousand percent, yes. "Would I have maybe picked ...

Using the same marble found in Renaissance masterpieces, a team of robots is accepting commissions. Their owners say tech is essential to Italy’s artistic future. By Emma Bubola CARRARA, Italy — For ...

Passersby can perch in the facade of Italian marble brand Marsotto's new showroom in Milan, which has been designed by multidisciplinary studio Nendo. From afar, the front of Marsotto's showroom in ...

Pink Italian marble gleams under soft light. Gold accents catch your eye from every direction. The ceiling stretches so high that your neck will get a little workout. This is not a dream. This is West ...

Virginia is full of surprises, but few stop you dead in your tracks like a cathedral that feels like it was airlifted straight from Renaissance Italy. This stunning Catholic landmark has been quietly ...