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Discovering the Vatican
A multi-tiered look at the Vatican, this series takes
you inside its fascinating history and offers a unique glimpse of daily
life there, featuring comments from Church leaders, journalists and
other well-known figures.
Episodes include:
A Tomb on a
Hill – This episode tells the story of St. Peter’s grave and
explains why St. Peter’s Basilica was built on the location that it was,
and how archeological surveys confirm the authenticity of the burial
site.
Papal Electors – This episode explains how someone becomes Pope,
and who the Cardinals are who elect him.
A State in the Hill’s Shadow – This episode is an exploration of
the Vatican city state and its history as an autonomous governing state.
The Divisions of His Holiness – This episode is an examination of
the Swiss Guard that serve the Pope, their daily life, and their
dramatic history.
The Basilica above the Grave- The story of St. Peter’s Basilica,
its artwork, dramatic history and significance to the Catholic Church.
The Papal Household- An overview of a cycle of a day in the
Vatican, starting with the Vineyards and farms of Castel Gandolfo and
the workers who upkeep and maintain the basilica. Also featured are
present-day Mosaics artists, the Vatican Post Office, and Vatican
printing house.
The White Car- This history of papal cars, from the papal coach
to the Pope mobile.
Papal Antiques – An exploration of the Vatican Museums and their
history.
Garden on the Hill – An examination of the Vatican Gardens and
those who take care of them.
The Vatican’s Residents – A look at the different kinds of people
who live in the Vatican State and why they do.
The Hospital of Art – A focus on the Vatican’s conservation
efforts to protect historic paintings, sculptures, frescos, books and
documents on a daily basis.
St. Peter’s Media - The story of the Vatican’s media, its radio,
newspaper and television, and its collective relationship with the rest
of the world.
Things that Stayed, Things that Passed – Presentation of the
changing traditions related to the Holy Father.
Chapel of the Beginning and End – The story of the Sistine Chapel
and its recent renovation project.
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