An ancient baptistery was recently unearthed in France – and archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on Christian rituals from over 1,500 years ago. The baptistery, dating back to the fifth and ...

It is an iconic landmark in Florence drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, yet the origins of the Baptistery of St John have long been shrouded in mystery. Now new research has shed ...

Mr. Danziger is an independent art historian based in Florence, Italy. Across from the Florence Cathedral in Italy stands a much older church, the Baptistery of San Giovanni. It is a beloved center of ...

The 800-year-old mosaics that decorate Florence’s famous Baptistery are being repaired for the first time in more than 100 years. Precious mosaics in Florence are undergoing restoration. But instead ...

Restorers Chiara Zizola, right, and Roberto Nardi work on the restoration of the mosaics that adorn the dome of one of the oldest churches in Florence, St. John's Baptistery, in Florence, central ...

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A team of artisans on the outskirts of Florence are casting the final panels of a replica of a Renaissance masterpiece You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an ...