Photo of the Day: Mithras in the Vatican
Before Christianity became the dominant religion of Rome, many people worshipped Mithras, the pagan God depicted here.
Before Christianity became the dominant religion of Rome, many people worshipped Mithras, the pagan God depicted here.
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Springtime is a very popular time to visit Rome and the Vatican City. And for good reason. The…
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Italian musician Salmo discusses Caravaggio while in quarantine and creates a cool work of art in the process.
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