Marble that built Florence Cathedral in record demand
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Precious marble that built Pantheon in record demand for modern construction
The Pantheon temple in Rome glistens with precious, white marble from Italy’s town of Carrara, a stone that was prized by the ancient Romans and Renaissance masters. Now, extraction rates of 5,000 tons per year for a modern building bonanza is cutting into the city’s scenic backdrop. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports from Tuscany.
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Marble that built Florence Cathedral in record demand
Clip: 7/29/2018 | 5m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
The Pantheon temple in Rome glistens with precious, white marble from Italy’s town of Carrara, a stone that was prized by the ancient Romans and Renaissance masters. Now, extraction rates of 5,000 tons per year for a modern building bonanza is cutting into the city’s scenic backdrop. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports from Tuscany.
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