The Utah Bingham Colossus – the biggest surface copper mine in the world – Part One
Copper is a noble, red, malleable, and ductile metal. It has been discovered as one of…
Mining and processing of decorative stone in Vietnam
Natural stone has become an important phenomenon in people’s houses that has been accompanying us…
Fortress Sacsayhuamán – the most impressive monument of the Incas
If you visit Peru, you should definitely miss the visit of Cuzco – the capital…
Joachim Barrande – palaeontologist by soul and heart – Part Three
Barrande and Czech language Barrande spoke Czech slowly but very well. His Czech vocabulary was…
Joachim Barrande – palaeontologist by soul and heart – Part Two
A Lifelong Passion After the end of Prince Henry’s tutoring in 1834, he went back…
Mining town of Røros – part 2
Other monuments of Norway on the UNESCO list There are six other monuments in Norway that…
Mining town of Røros – part 1
The origin of the town and its mining past date back to the first half…
Railway viaduct of Smržovka
Viaducts – bridges formed with regular arches, were already built by the ancient Romans. You…
Marbles around the world
White marble Carrara marble is probably the most famous white marble in the world. One…
