Compendious Description of the Museums of Ancient Sculpture, Greek and Roman in Vatican Palace
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
'I almost had a heart attack'" said pensioner Tarcisio de Paolis recalling his shock on discovering faithful copies of some of Raphael's most famous frescoes in his bedroom.
geo2web.com (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
Astrum 2009: Astronomy and Instruments , an exhibition of astronomical equipment, celestial globes and manuscripts taking place at the Vatican Museums until January 16, 2010, includes equipment like astrolabes and planetariums, and 16th- and 17th-century celestial globes by Coronelli and Vanosino. More at Art Knowledge News ; io9 has a gallery , including several shots of those globes. Astrum 2009...
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
IT IS a continent of almost endless variety, from stunning valleys and vineyards to historical cities and priceless artistic treasures. Discover all of this and more on a hassle-free escorted tour. ANNA MELVILLE-JAMES picks out some intriguing itineraries for the coming months.
The Way of the Fathers (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Come along and set your feet in the footsteps of the Fathers. Once again, I’m helping to lead a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. It would be awesome if you could join us. I do think this is our best lineup ever: Scott and Kimberly Hahn Steve and Janet Ray Elizabeth Lev Rob Corzine and Matt Leonard and Yours Truly My hope [...]
The Lead (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
Thanks to a long turnaround by the Vatican on his work, the 17th-century astronomer now has an exhibit in his honor.
KansasCity.com (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer’s first celestial observations. “Astrum 2009: Astronomy and Instruments” traces the history of astronomy through its tools, from a third-century globe of the zodiac to the increasingly...
Art Knowledge News (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
VATICAN CITY (AP).- Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations. "Astrum 2009: Astronomy and Instruments" traces the history of astronomy through its tools, from a 3rd century A.D. globe of the zodiac to the increasingly...
Opinion of a Minion (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
A while back I mentioned that the Vatican considered readdressing the issues brought forth by the whole Galileo incident. Dorian has brought an update to my attention, so kudos and applause and all that. I never would have thought to check up on this myself. Apparently there will be a nice display of old telescopes [...]
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations.
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
VATICAN CITY -- Rudimentary telescopes, celestial globes and original manuscripts by Galileo are going on view at the Vatican Museums as part of an exhibit marking the 400th anniversary of the astronomer's first celestial observations.
A Catholic Mom in Hawaii (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
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roby.john2 | 07/17/2009
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