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Jerusalem: Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is a mountainside in Jerusalem covered in a combination of magnificent architecture and stones. Among the various highlights of the Mount are the Church of Mary Magdalene, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Basilica of the Agony, and…
Jerusalem: Kidron Valley, Absalom’s Pillar
Originally this tomb has been ascribed to Absalom, the son of King David of Israel. Recent studies however point to it’s construction being sometime in the first century AD. A recent deciphering of a fourht century inscription suggests that the…
Jerusalem: Israel Museum, Sculpture, Shrine of the Book
This photograph shows an unidentified outdoor sculpture at the Israel Museum. In the background the unique dome of the the Shrine of the Book peaks between the foliage.
Jerusalem: Hurva Synagogue Ruins
The Hurva Synagogue ruin, photographed in 1980. The synagogue was proposed in the 1840s and built between 1854 and 1864. When it was dedicated in 1864 the name given was, “Beth Ya’akov”, but it’s place on the ruins, hurva, of the old synagogue…
Jerusalem: Eastern Wall, Jewish Cemetery, Church of Mary Magdalene
This photograph shows the North East section of the Eastern Wall in Jerusalem. At the left is the Golden Gate, dating from the 7th century AD. The Golden Gate is significant in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.
At the left of the…
Jerusalem: Dung Gate
The Dung Gate is one of the nine gates to the Old City in Jerusalem. It gains its name from the fact that it was the gate used to take trash out of the city to be disposed of in the Kidron Valley. It is seen here as heavily populated with pedestrians…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock, Exterior Detail
This 1980 photograph shows the facade of the outer wall at the Dome of the Rock. The mosaic design is significant in that it does not contain any representational imagery. The Dome of the Rock introduced decorative principles that heavily influenced…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock Outer Wall Facade
The Dome of the Rock was the first artistic endeavor of the Umayyads, and is the earliest surviving example of an Islamic monument. The architecture was meant to rival the splenduer of contemporary Christian and Judaic architecture. The building’s…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
The exterior of the Dome of the Rock, adorned with both marble and mosaic, was covered during the Ottoman Empire in, “magnificent Turkish tiles” (Ettinghausen, 16). In this photograph, which shows the Temple Mount, on which the building is located,…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
The building is the earliest remaining Islamic monument. It is constructed on an artificial platform, has a 20 m dome, and richly decorated with mosaic. The shape of the building is octagonal. It was built by the Umayyad dynasty, in part to complete…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock, built over the Foundation Stone, is the oldest remaining Muslim monument. It has been meticulously maintained over the last 1400 years. The dome, spanning almost 20 m, had to be refitted with new ribs to support it after the…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is the earliest remaining Islamic monument. It is constructed on an artificial platform, has a dome measuring 20 meters in diameter, and a exterior richly decorated in mosaic. The shape of the building is octagonal. It was built…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is the earliest remaining Islamic monument. It is constructed on an artificial platform, has a dome measuring 20 meters in diameter, and a exterior richly decorated in mosaic. The shape of the building is octagonal. It was built…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock was built to rival the splendor of Christian and Judaic architecture of the time. It’s dome is 20 m wide and consists of two wooden shells supported by a drum 16 m in height. The building uses design elements from Christian…
Jerusalem: Dome of the Ascension & Archways on the Dome of the Rock Platform
Directly 22 meters northwest of the Dome of Rock on its platform lies the Dome of the Ascension (seen in the center of this picture). Originally a Crusader baptismal, this 6 meter wide dome was rebuilt as a Muslim shrine in 1200. To the left of this…
Jerusalem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre Interior
The interior design of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a rhythmic sequence of light and less light designed to illicit emotional climaxes from visitors. The floor plan is based normal Roman house and palace design, the church progresses from…
Jerusalem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Detail)
Also known as the Church of the Resurrection, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a church built on a site venerated to be Golgotha. It was built in the third century under the rule of Constatntine at the site of Christ’s crucifixion and entombment.…
Jerusalem: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Seen in the distance of this photo is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. After surviving much destruction and repair, the church stands presently in Jerusalem. It was built to commemorate the hill of crucifixion and Christ’s tomb. The church itself is…
Jerusalem: Chruch of the Holy Sepulchre
Originally constructed during the rule of Emperor Constantine, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built as one of a number of memorial structures intended to, “enshrine places or objects associated with Gospel episodes or other hallowed events.”…
Jerusalem: Basilica of the Agony/The Church of All Nations and the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
The Basilica of the Agony was designed by Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi. It is also known as the Church of All Nations because the construction of the church was funded through donations collected from many countries. Each of the donating…
Jerusalem: al’Aqsa Mosque, View from the Dome of the Rock
Al’Aqsa Mosque translates to, “the furthest mosque.” First built in 702, and rebuilt again in 780, this mosque in Jerusalem reused parts from a Justinian period church. Since it’s being rebuilt in 780, it has undergone many alterations. This…
Jerusalem: al’Aqsa Mosque
Al’Aqsa, which translates to ‘the furthest’, is one of the oldest mosques on earth. It is located next to the Dome of the Rock, and was first completed in 702. It was rebuilt completely in 780, and alterations have continued over the last…
Jerusale: Eastern Wall toward Mt. of Olives
This photo was taken from the southeast end of the Eastern Wall looking towards Mount of Olives. The hill is located on the eastern side of Kidron creek and overlooks the old city of Jerusalem. This hill is considered holy ground due to the fact…
Jerimoth Hill NW Foster on Rt. 101
Marker indicating height of Jerimoth Hill at 812 ft. above sea level. Having private previous owners, the summit was once the most limitedly available state high point only open 5 times a year. In more recent years, the site has become available to…
Jatropha Bush [Close Up]
A view of the leaves and fruit of the Jatropha bush. The shrub is poisonous but the fruit from these trees is harvested, processed, and used as a treatment for diabetes and pain relief. It has similar properties as other analgesics.
Jatropha bush
A boy is climbing a Jatropha bush. The shrub is poisonous but the fruit from these trees is harvested, processed, and used as a treatment for diabetes and pain relief. It has similar properties as other analgesics.
Jaffa: St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter’s church was built over a medieval citadel in the seventeenth century, but has been destroyed twice since. The present structure was completed in 1894. It is a historically notable structure. Built on a hill, the building is visible from…
Jaffa: Hassan Bek Mosque
This Ottoman style mosque was built in 1916 by Hasan Bek, the governor of Jaffa at the time. Ottoman style of architechture flourished from the 1550s to about 1700. Certain elements typical of the style include its use of ornamental patterns of…
Jaffa: Flea Market
The Jaffa Flea Market is located between Yefet Street and Jerusalem Boulevard. It is heavily populated with people Sunday through Friday and offers a wide variety of goods to be purchased. These goods include a large selection of jewelry and oriental…
Iwo Jima Memorial
The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who…
Ivan the Great Bell Tower: Moscow, Russia
The taller building in the foreground, and located right behind the Cathedral of the Annunciation, is the Ivan The Great Bell Tower. The Bell-Tower was built in 1505-1508 by Italian architect Bon Fryazin. A century later another arcade for bells was…
Italo-American Club
The Italo-American Club home at 256 Broadway in Providence is shown here as it appears today. In the photograph are two large flagpoles and a memorial monument that were dedicated on October 13, 1996. All the names of the members of the club as of…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Teresa Ursillo by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file. The interview has been catalogued as 24 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 02.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Teresa Sciarro by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 17 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Sara DeGregorio by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 8 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 08.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Rosa Calandrelli by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 1 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 01.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Roberta Russotti by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 16 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Rita Langano by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 13 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Pauline Guglielmino by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 12 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Maria Vacca by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 18 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Maria Schiavini by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file. The interview has been catalogued as 23 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 13.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Maria DeGregorio by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 7 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 06.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Maria Capaldi by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 2 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 02.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Lucia Leonelli by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file. The interview has been catalogued as 20 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 14. Most of this…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Lisette Conte by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 5 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 04.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Irene Gianfrancesco by Carmela Santoro
This is an a transcript made from a recorded interview. The original audio recording has since been lost or erased. The interview has been catalogued as 11 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Giovanna DelPrete by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file. The interview has been catalogued as 21 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 12.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Gemma Angelino by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 10 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette…
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Carmen Conte by Carmela Santoro
This is an audio file with a transcript. The interview has been catalogued as 4 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made for the series, 'Italian Women and Girls,' is located on audio cassette 04.
Italian Women and Girls: Interview with Bessie Musco by Carmela Santoro
This is a transcript made from a recorded interview. The original audio recording has since been lost or erased. The interview has been catalogued as 14 of 24 from box 7 in the Ethnic Heritage Studies collection. The original audio recording, made…