This site relates to a pair of intriguing, but as yet unidentified, 16th Century globes (temporarily titled the Giovio Globes). For a background discussion of these globes, please follow the “Background” link above. More detailed information concerning the terrestrial and celestial globes may be accessed by following their respective links.

Visitors who wish to offer comments or suggestions may do so by activating the various “Comment” links found throughout the site. It is hoped that visitor comments will help to answer the many questions that are raised throughout the site, which, like the owner’s appreciation of the globes, is evolving daily.