Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. The longest and oldest bridge of its kind, the Tarr Steps in England’s ...

Down in the pit, gulls float on turquoise water beneath tiers of cut slate and old blasted areas colonised with scrub. Up on the rim of this 425ft deep quarry, overlooked by four tall wind turbines, ...

Archaeologists believe 4,000-year-old engravings on Saint-Bélec Slab resemble topological features Archaeologists in France have uncovered a stone with 4,000-year-old etchings they believe may be the ...

A slab of stone, engraved with intricate lines and motifs dating to the Bronze Age, has been revealed to be Europe’s oldest map, researchers say. Using high-resolution 3D surveys and photogrammetry, ...

When it comes to making a statement, a unique stone slab is a timeless choice. Today’s designers and DIY’ers are going beyond the kitchen countertop to incorporate stone slabs into unexpected places.

Police in Hai Phong are investigating the theft of four stone slabs from the historic Dong Trang bridge, a structure dating ...