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"There is a David and a Goliath in each of us. David wins when he finds the courage to observe Goliath's weak spot. Goliath wins when he intimidates David, thus urging him to throw stones at people." The quote belongs to Romanian and French writer Ionut Caragea and refers to stone, the world’s oldest building material. This is justified, if we consider the impurities and minor imperfections developed in time by stone’s crystalline structure, that ultimately weaken it and make it brittle.

Due to an excellent balance of ethnic and ancient values, Mount Tai has been revered for over 2 000 years. It is believed that Mount Taishan stones have the power to ward off evil spirits and promote harmony, good luck, and wealth.

Built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, Hagia Sophia is now a museum. This religious center was a constant presence in both Christian and Islamic cultures, hence the many legends and rarities associated with it. The "Column of Wishes" or "Weeping Column", is a product of the famous Ephesus culture, and is the undisputed medic of the Hagia. The legend says that Hagia Sophia’s Wishing Column is able to magically cure all ailments, of any patient.

This is a stone that famous for conveying the skill of eloquence and the ability to flatter your audience. And all you need to do is kiss it, on the cold wall of Blarney's Irish castle, its residence since 1446.

Recognized as one of the oldest and most famous fountains in the world, the Trevi Fountain "works" directly for the people, by contributing to the church’s charity organization, namely Caritas, aimed at helping the low-income people of Rome.

"Water doesn't flow, water sculpts", as per the great Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a famous Italian architect, and sculptor from the 17th century.

Stonehedge is perhaps the most famous megalithic structure. But, is it the only one?  First, what are megaliths? What about their origin? How were these mega stone structures have been built a...