The "Square Colosseum" in Rome, Italy, is much less famous than its ancient counterpart, but its architecture is truly ...

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One of the most unusual windows is in the third picture below; it’s another reflection of the church’s history with the ...

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Show at the King's Gallery features an 'enormous cache' of works by the likes of Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael ...

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Rare frescoes dating back to the 17th century have been found by chance by an electrician working in Rome's Villa Farnesina. The Renaissance works were discovered a year ago behind a false ceiling ...

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The Catholic Church in the U.S. is undergoing an old-world architectural renaissance and Nicolas Charbonneau wants to make ...