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Geological data provide support for legendary Chinese „Great Flood“
Around 1920 BC, a natural dam in the Yellow River at Jishi Gorge broke and caused a disaster downstream leading to the Xia dynasty
How marble was used to make a political statement in ancient times
Dr. Christopher Dickensen of Oxford University is researching the history by analyzing pillars and monuments of Roman Greece
Working at unfamiliar sites: Installation Safety Video
MIA+BSI release new learning modules with topics from protective equipment to tile-setting best practices
Re-launch in Carrara: Marmotec presents itself with b2b-meetings and used the web as a virtual extension of the fairgrounds
More news in the May 2016 „zero edition“: a congress on sustainability and promotion of business startups
„Neolite“: seamlessly applied slats of Brown Gold natural stone for a work island for noble kitchens
TM Italia has enhanced its Petra concept with a new design by ruadelpapavero
Exhibit „Of Beauty and Grandeur“ in Dresden’s Albertinum
Roman Portraits and their Baroque Appropriation show colored marbles at its best / Antique heads on busts of later centuries
Briefly noted
Latest news: Emanuel Mateus de Castro, founder of the Brazilian trade journal Rochas de Qualidade, passed away on July 30, 2016
sculpture network’s XIV International Forum will discuss „Sculpting Nature: Land Art, EcoArt and BioArt”
The meeting of international artists, experts and collectors will take place in Belgium from 29 September to 1 October, 2016
Architecture at Marmomacc 2016: panel discussion about „Materials, Sustainability and Context“
Experts will discuss trends, in particular construction methods, sustainability and strategies to adapt projects to local contexts and conditions
The Palestinian city of Toulkarem to receive new courthouse
AAU Anastas Architects create sharp contrasts with limestone and steel grids in the façades