60. A War of Ideas in the Vatican Necropolis
Today we investigate two tombs under St. Peter's Basilica, one of a saint, the other of a sinner, or so at least the saint would say. But this sinner defends himself.
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57. A Visit to the Tombs Buried by St. Peter's Basilica
When Constantine built the first St. Peter’s Basilica, he buried a burial ground that was not excavated for over 1,500 years. It included tombs of both Pagans and Christians, perhaps including that of St. Peter himself. We visit it today.
17. A First Visit to Vatican City and Saint Peter’s Basilica
We here survey and introduce the main sites of Vatican City and Saint Peter’s Basilica. These include the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and other parts of the Vatican Museums; the Vatican Necropolis, an ancient cemetery in which St. Peter may have been buried; the Vatican Gardens; the Apostolic Palace; and the Grottoes, main floor, and dome of St. Peters.
Episode 3: Early Christian Art : The Vatican Necropolis (September 27, 2018)
In this third episode, Dr. Michela Ferri continues her discussion of sacred Christian art concerning the Vatican necropolis in her show entitled "The Vatican necropolis and the Tomb of Saint Peter." Aired on September 27, 2018.