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TED: The unheard story of the Sistine Chapel | Elizabeth Lev
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. The Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings on earth -- but there's a lot you probably don't know about...
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Italy Religion
Italy has no official religion, and freedom of religion is protected under the country’s constitution. At the same time, more than 90 percent of Italians claim to be Roman Catholic, and the Catholic Church tries to exert a strong...
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Introduction to Rome
With 2.7 million inhabitants, Rome is Italy's most populated city. It is also the nation's capital, and all international embassies are located here. Rome also contains Vatican City, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Home to...
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Saudi Arabia Government Structure
Saudi Arabia is one of only two countries—the other being Vatican City—that do not have a separate legislative body. Political parties are banned, and there is no national legislative body or general elections. Historically, Saudi kings...
The Daily Conversation
Who Was Pope Francis? (1936-2025)
Pope Francis -- Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 and is the eldest of five children.
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Visiting Vatican City
Howcast - Learn about Vatican City in this Howcast travel video.
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How to Become a Saint
Contrary to popular belief, saints weren't altogether perfect people during their lifetimes—but it's not good works alone that garner you a spot next to Francis of Assisi.
Geography Now
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Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’
Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’Source: Various
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Vatican gives health update on Pope Francis as hospital stay drags on
Vatican gives health update on Pope Francis as hospital stay drags onSource: Various
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History of Vatican City Made Easy | St. Peter's Basilica, Rome
In this episode, we visit Vatican City, the smallest country in the world and the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. You’ll learn about its beautiful buildings like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo....
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Landmarks - The Passetto
THE PASSETTO ROMANS LOVINGLY CALL THE ANCIENT PASSAGEWAY THAT LINKS THE VATICAN TO THE MEDIEVAL FORTRESS OF CASTEL SANT ANGELO, THE PASSETTO, OR, THE SMALL CORRIDOR. IF THE PASSETTO COULD SPEAK, IT WOULD TELL TALES OF MYSTERY AND...
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Landmarks - Michaelangelo Masterpiece
MICHAELANGELO MASTERPIECE THE NAME MICHELANGELO HAS RESONATED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR FIVE CENTURIES. AN UNSURPASSED ARTISTIC MASTER IN WHICHEVER MEDIUM HE PUT HIS HAND TO, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, FRESCO AND DRAWING. EVEN IN THE UNLIKELY...
Weird History
Craziest Moments From Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII Relationship
The romance of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII had it all - passion, intrigue, and betrayal. Anne was neither the first nor last of Henry's wives, but she remains the most enigmatic, and their relationship the most tumultuous. Small details...
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Leonardo da Vinci For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.
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189 - Theocracy - One Minute History
The word ‘Theocracy’ originates from Ancient Greek words meaning, “the rule of God.” First used by Flavius Josephus in the 1st century AD when referring to the government of the Jews; a Theocracy derives authority from a religion and...
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The Imperial Library of Constantinople and its Famous Disappearance
The Imperial Library of Constantinople, once held over a hundred thousand manuscripts. It survived nearly a millennium before its supposed destruction by Norman Crusaders in 1204. Despite this, rumors persist that the library was...
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The Walk to Canossa: A Defining Moment in Medieval Europe
This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...
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Revolutionizing Art Conservation: The National Gallery's Digital Archive
The National Gallery in London is using high technology to digitally record its collection of Western European paintings. Through a partnership with Hewlett Packard, the gallery can create accurate reproductions of the paintings, closely...
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131 Michelangelo Buonarroti - One Minute History
Michelangelo Buonarroti is the quintessential Renaissance man. Sculptor; La Pieta. David. Painter; The Sistine Chapel. Architect; St. Peter’s Basilica. Poet. The magnitude of his artistic versatility is unequaled. Known as ‘Il...
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Pope Francis colon surgery explained
Pope Francis has had successful surgery to treat a colon problem at a hospital in Rome.
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Michelangelo Buonarroti - One Minute History_4k
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564) is the quintessential Renaissance man. Sculptor. The Pieta. David. Painter. The Sistine Chapel. Architect. St. Peter’s Basilica. Poet. The magnitude of his artistic versatility is unequaled. Known as...