In all of Christianity no figure (except perhaps God or Satan) evokes as much fear…
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When it comes to the Italian Renaissance, several famous families come to mind. Of course,…
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History, that great chronicle of human civilization, has always been subject to scrutiny and investigation.…
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“There is a fixed and pale composure upon the features; she seems sad and stricken…
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The pope is seen as a model of purity. However, quite a few popes from…
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The history of the papacy is one of the most fascinating and complex aspects of…
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The Vatican is possibly the most powerful single institution on the planet. As the spiritual…
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For many who watch nature documentaries on TV, the capybara will be an instantly familiar…
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In the 13th century, a document started to float around the corridors of power in…
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In February 1962, a group of Italian workers were digging up the Belvedere Courtyard of…
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In didn’t take much territory to rule an empire back in medieval Europe. As the…
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Rome, and the Vatican, has been the head of the Catholic Church for the last…
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Christianity has changed greatly in the two millennia of its existence, as church leaders have…
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It is impossible to conceive of the Italian Renaissance without the Medici. A fabulously wealthy…
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In the performing arts, many have chosen to dedicate their lives to their art. Everyone…