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‘Conclave' Transformed the Pomp of the Vatican Into an Escher-Like Gossip Factory
"All that marble on the floor is hand-painted ... found just the right props to read as a bulk contract buy from the Vatican, every inch of the Casa Santa Marta was tested to make sure it would ...
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An Ancient Roman Necropolis, Located Just A Few Feet Beneath St. Peter's Basilica, Has Been Opened To The Public For Viewing By The Vatican, Featuring Carved Marble Sarcophagi ...
The tombs and their decorations, including marble-carved inscriptions, frescoes, and mosaic floors, were well-preserved due to a series of mudslides that occurred in the area. The Vatican ...