Tom Lianza’s Blog
Or how I’m Spending my summer vacation...  
 
 
Press interviews
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
I got interviewed by the NYT and CNN today.  CNN will be sending a DVD of the interview as it will appear on the news. Everyone said that I really nailed the CNN spot.  I hope we got a spot in there
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Imaging the scrolls
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The imaging of the scrolls continues .  So, I’m sitting in this room and someone brings in the Book of Job from the 1st Century AD.  I was sitting there and watching them place the scroll on the
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Sunday at the temple....
Monday, August 25, 2008
I walked down to old jerusalem with the intent of going into the Muslim temple through the single point entry near the wailing wall.  It was closed.  It’s always unclear if the Israeli’s closed the
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In old Jerusalem
Friday, August 22, 2008
I think that this region actually enjoys conflict.  I think they thrive on it.  One thing is for sure, a lot of blood has been shed over this ground for the past 3000 years or so.... Today the
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Looking around the museum
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The Israel Museum is basically closed for upgrade, but there are two sections that remain:  The Shrine of the books, and the children’s museum.  The picture above is from the Shrine of the Books.  
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This is my first shot at a blog so please be patient  
 
I’m getting ready for a trip to Israel to work on the Dead Sea Scrolls.  I’ll be packing a lot of equipment and I am anticipating some “issues” at the air port.  Travel has become such a hassle that I actually try to NOT travel anymore, at least by plane.  My photo gear will include a Nikon D3 some lenses and some flash equipment.  I am also bringing a ‘blad with a Phase One P45 back.  That’s a $45,000 rig that we are testing for the digital capture of the scrolls.  I have packed up everything in a “just so ever” legal carry on camera bag. I am hoping for the best....