Technology reveals inner secrets of iconic Renaissance building

Like non-invasive archaeology, state-of-the-art high tech imaging shows unseen features of the famous Renaissance period Baptistery of St. John in Florence.

Technology reveals inner secrets of iconic Renaissance building

Using state-of-the-art techniques, an international team of specialists has been busy piecing together a chronology of construction for the Baptistery of Saint John, otherwise known as the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of the oldest buildings in the iconic historic Renaissance heart of Florence, Italy.  Along the way, they have uncovered some tantalizing clues to its construction history, including history before the time of the Baptistery itself.

http://popular-archaeology.com/issue/summer-2015/article/technology-reveals-inner-secrets-of-iconic-renaissance-building

Ixel Balamke

Ixel Balamke was one of the two founding members of Sekhet-Bast-Ra in Oklahoma City. Currently living in the Twin Cities, she is currently the LBM of Leaping Laughter Lodge. She also is a Meanad and lover of fine wines. Her life long partner Hunahpu and she are well known for their Wine Tastings at NOTOCON. Together they have a small wine cellar that currently holds over 300 bottles.

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