The Renaissance was a cultural revitalization that spread across Europe, and had repercussions across the globe, but one smallish city-state in Italy was in many ways the epicenter of the thing. Florence, or as Italians might say,...

The Renaissance was a cultural revitalization that spread across Europe, and had repercussions across the globe, but one smallish city-state in Italy was in many ways the epicenter of the thing. Florence, or as Italians might say,...

The Sagrada Familia is a WONDER

Kraków, Poland's cultural capital, has a rich history with medieval fortifications and stunning religious architecture, such as the 14th-century basilica and early baroque Saints Peter and Paul Church. Wawel Hill symbolizes the nation's...

Kraków, Poland's cultural capital, has a rich history with medieval fortifications and stunning religious architecture, such as the 14th-century basilica and early baroque Saints Peter and Paul Church. Wawel Hill symbolizes the nation's...

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....

Discovering Pamplona, Spain:Next, we'll venture to the historic city of Pamplona, Spain. Take a leisurely stroll through its charming streets, experience the excitement of Vasque ball, and admire the magnificent Basilica of San Ignacio...

Venice, Italy:"This time we are going to Venice, Italy, a beautiful city built between water canals, with picturesque houses, where we will travel through the Grand Canal in a gondola, explore the Venetian lagoon and the island of...

South of France:"Then, we will go to the South of France and visit the meticulously decorated Cathedral of St. John and explore the incredible beauty of the Basilica Notre Dame in Lyon. We will also walk through La Confluencia, a town in...

Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," rose from humble beginnings as a refuge in coastal lagoons during the fall of the Western Roman Empire to become a powerful maritime republic. Its strength stemmed from strategic naval dominance,...

Discover the stunning history of Hagia Sofia, built by Emperor Justinian I in 537 CE. Learn about its iconic dome, intricate mosaics, and the architectural brilliance that makes it a symbol of both Christian and Islamic...

For centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Rome: the site of triumphal processions and elections; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs. Here...

The basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano is a church in the Roman Forum, parts of which incorporate original Roman buildings. The circular building at the entrance onto the Forum was built in the early 4th century as a Roman temple, thought...

The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine , sometimes known as the Basilica Nova - meaning "new basilica" - or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum...

Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...

Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, is situated in one of the most beautiful baysof the East Adriatic coast. Salona, as stated by Strabo, had originally been a coastal base, fortification and a port used by the...

Poseidonia was probably founded about 600 bc by Greek colonists from Sybaris, along the Gulf of Taranto, and it had become a flourishing town by 540, judging from its temples. After many years' resistance the city came under the...

The Basilica Aemilia was a civil basilica in the Roman Forum, in Rome, Italy. Today only the plan and some rebuilt elements can be seen. The Basilica was 100 meters long and about 30 meters wide. Along the sides were two orders of 16...

The structure was begun 1421 and largely complete in 1440. When finished, it was, however, quite isolated, the reason being that construction for the new building for San Lorenzo, the design for which Brunelleschi was also responsible,...

This short video explores what the streets of Rome looked like, what kind of buildings there were such as the forum and basilica and why there were so many takeaways.

The typical Italian Gothic building, the Cathedral of Florence, is dedicated to "Santa Maria del Fiore". The church was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio (c1245-1302) who considerably enlarged the existing religious structure. Finished...

Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, is situated in one of the most beautiful baysof the East Adriatic coast. Salona, as stated by Strabo, had originally been a coastal base, fortification and a port used by the...

The new senate house begun by Julius Caesar in 44 B.C., just before his assassination. Work continued under the triumvirs and the building was completed and dedicated in 29 B.C. by Augustus.

St. Peter's Basilica was built during one of the darkest times in the Church's history. This is its story.