Ancient cylinder seals in Mesopotamia shaped the development of proto-cuneiform writing in Uruk around 3000 BCE, linking ...

The term plaquette refers to a piece of stone, bone, ivory or antler that has a flat surface engraved or carved with artwork, ...

Designs on stone cylinders dating back six thousand years correspond to some signs of the proto-cuneiform script that emerged in the city of Uruk, in southern Iraq, around 3350–3000 BCE. This ...

There are four stages of passing a kidney stone: The stone forms, leaves the kidney, reaches the bladder and causes pressure, and finally, exits the body. They're common, with about 10% of people in ...

There are plans to have the stone engraved in a style similar to the Viking Stone in Lydford Gorge, said Terry. It is hoped it will raise awareness of local history and also of Lundy granite ...

The gold and diamond chain with a custom engraved nameplate is estimated to be worth up to $20,000, Olivia Landau, CEO of jewelry brand The Clear Cut, told People on Tuesday. The jewelry expert ...

According to interior designer Mimi Meacham, when choosing a countertop stone, it’s important to consider durability, maintenance, appearance, and cost. By breaking down these differences between ...

Engineered stone high in crystalline silica, which can damage the lungs when inhaled, has faced growing scrutiny as countertop cutters have grown ill and died from silicosis. Some companies that ...

Hot stone massage is a form of therapeutic massage in which a practitioner places warm stones on a person’s body or uses them to apply pressure to specific points. Supporters of hot stone ...

She is a writer and editor with almost 5 years of experience in lifestyle content for local and international magazines. Tall stone fireplaces add a dramatic, rustic touch to any space, and they can ...