17 January 2023

The Hidden History of St. Peter's Basilica

This video explores some of the ancient and early Christian artefacts hiding in plain sight in St. Peter’s Basilica.


St. Peter’s is, quite simply, the most impressive building that Catholic piety could imagine and sixteenth-century engineering could create. But it isn’t just a Renaissance masterpiece. The basilica was built on the remains of early Christianity’s greatest church, and with materials taken from dozens of Roman ruins. This hidden history is still visible – if you know where to look.
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