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

Fresh light has been shone on ornate stone carvings at a historic chapel featured in "The Da Vinci Code." Rosslyn Chapel in ...

Refurbishment lifts historic chapel artwork out of the shadows - Rosslyn Chapel shot to fame in the 2000s after featuring in ...

Rosslyn Chapel in Roslin, Midlothian, is known for its intricate carvings and now new lighting is helping to highlight the ...

Discover the enchanting allure of Rosslyn Chapel, where history and mystery intertwine beneath newly unveiled lights, ...

Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir has been open for only a year, but it’s already making big history. The UAE’s first hand-carved ...

The engraved 3D model within the rock shelter was intentionally sculpted to mirror the natural landscapes of the local area.

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Learn about the Svingerud Stone, a runestone found in a Norwegian grave site that currently stands as the earliest written ...

There is no doubt that the Independence Square and the Memorial building are awe inspiring. It is the result of amazing ...

In use until around 700 CE, older futhark is something of an enigma, with researchers still unsure exactly where, when, and ...

A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age. This sculpture, discovered at the archaeological ...