Stone Journal
The Stone Journal is a collection of articles, videos, and slide shows about stone masonry, quarrying, and geology that we hope are of interest to our visitors. Check out the items below and please send us anything that might be of interest.
Older Entries ►- Oct
- 1
- 2012
Porphyry – Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire
Posted in ArticlesThe Romans discovered their most treasured stone in the desert of eastern Egypt.
- Sep
- 24
- 2012
Lord Elgin and the Parthenon Marbles
Posted in ArticlesWhy are marble sculptures from the Parthenon in the British Museum in London? Will the British ever return them?
- Mar
- 12
- 2012
Transporting Carrara Marble Blocks
Posted in VideosAn Italian-language video showing the tortuous roads traveled by the truck drivers at marble quarries in Carrara, Italy.
- Sep
- 27
- 2011
Historic English Limestones
Posted in ArticlesEngland contains some of the most historically interesting limestones.
- Sep
- 6
- 2011
Carrara – Marble Capital of the World
Posted in ArticlesA geological and historical mecca in northern Tuscany.
- Nov
- 2
- 2010
Stone Preservation
Posted in ArticlesNot all stones are created equally. A stone's resistance to weathering and staining depends on many factors.
- Apr
- 15
- 2010
A Tribute to Hoddies
Posted in ArticlesA video of a Bangladeshi brick hoddie carrying an enormous load on his head. Your unlikely to see it done like this in the U.S.
- Mar
- 1
- 2010
Sandstones
Posted in ArticlesSandstones were generated in enormous quantities throughout geologic history. Why? And which sandstones are appropriate for stone masonry?
- Jan
- 25
- 2010
Granites
Posted in ArticlesGranites occur on every continent and have been quarried and used in buildings for millenia, but what are they really?
- Dec
- 16
- 2009
The Stone Artistry of Lew French
Posted in ArticlesA video profile of Lew French, an extraordinarily creative stonemason who works on Martha's Vineyard.
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