One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

Subsequently, I entered a vast compound laid with pearlwhite Indian marble and walked ... of the inner dome, once created by the artists of the Mayo School of Art, Lahore. The plasterwork patterns ...

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After 140 years, archaeologists have rediscovered the Temple of Apollo in Cyprus, unearthing colossal statues, and treasures.

A new statue of Joseph Smith receiving the gold plates from the angel Moroni has been added to Temple Square. An update has ...

The team clarified that the sculptures at Ramappa Temple were meticulously hand-carved using chisels, and no melting or casting process was involved. Spreading such misinformation, they warned ...

There is a marble statue near Manimahesh Lake There is a marble statue of Lord Shiva in one corner of Manimahesh Lake. Devotees who visit Manimahesh Kailash worship this statue. Like Mansarovar ...

Counterfeiting should not be condoned. Still, even Michaelangelo was once guilty of it in his youth: He made a marble sculpture of Cupid, tampered with it to make it look antique, and sold it at a ...

This statue stands in the southwest corner of Temple Square, west of the Salt Lake Tabernacle and near three recently restored monuments portraying the restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek ...

Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years - first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works ...

Explore the best things to do in Florence in 3 days based on recommendations from local experts. Day 1 U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're eager to get your steps in, climb up another 1,500 feet to ...