Catacombs

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the hidden catacombs and unravel the mysteries of the past. Discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface and experience the thrill of exploring these ancient underground passages.
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When do human remains become art? I considered this question as I walked through the Paris Catacombs recently. It was the second time I had visited, so I knew what to expect, but the impact of so many bones, so many lives, was still strong.

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Stephen Parker
underground entrance to the catacombs Catacombs Paris, French Catacombs, Paris Travel, Europe Travel, Underground Paris, Empire Of The Dead, Places To Travel, Places To Go, Cemeteries

I'm a sucker for history and hidden things in a city. We like to see the big sights, but we also take great joy in exploring the lesser known parts of cities when we travel. One of the things I really wanted to do with our time in Paris was make a visit to the catacombs. While not secret by any mean

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The Family Jewels
Merlin and Rebecca: Malta's Old Necropolis, St. Paul's Catacombs Malta Travel, Europe Travel, Laos Travel, Beach Travel, Budget Travel, La Valeta, Malta History, Malta Gozo, Bg Design

Shipwrecked and sodden, the apostle St. Paul arrived on Malta under less than ideal circumstances. The people he met there were apparently gracious and friendly - Roman citizens, technically, but far removed from Rome and with their own customs and habits. During his three month stay on Malta in AD 60, Paul converted Publius, the island's de facto leader, cured an old man of dysentery, wowed the population and established a strange relationship between Christianity and Empire in Malta. Some…

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Brittany Burch