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Illustation of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, before the fire that destroyed it in 1823.

Remembering the devastating fire at St. Paul Outside the Walls 200 years later

Jul 14, 2023

By Vincenzo Randazzo

The 1823 destruction and subsequent rebuilding of the historic basilica is a testament of restoration and resilience. Read more

Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France.

Iconic Mont Saint-Michel Abbey celebrates 1,000 years

Jun 13, 2023

By Solène Tadié

Celebrations of the anniversary continue at the iconic historic pilgrimage site until fall of 2023. Read more

Tombs line the walls of the Catacomb of Pricilla beneath Rome, Nov. 20, 2012.

Google maps launch virtual tour of Roman catacombs

Nov 21, 2013

By Elise Harris

The internet's largest search engine has created a digital map of two large catacombs in Rome, hoping to expose users... Read more