Vatican secret archives

The Vatican archives stretch on for miles, and nobody is allowed to view them without strict permission. What secrets does the Vatican keep there, and why?

The 85km of shelving in the Vatican's Secret Archives holds manuscripts and publications accumulated over more than 800 years. On the day of his visit to the UK, take a look at some of the rarest treasures on the pope's private bookshelves

The basement of the Vatican houses 53 miles of shelf space with very limited access. Not to be confused with the Vatican Library or the Vatican Museum. What is "The Vatican Secret Archives"? First, what is the Vatican? Vatican City is a city within the city of Rome, Italy. It is surrounded by a

Evidence of aliens? Proof that Jesus didn't exist? People have long speculated about what is in Vatican Secret Archives... Here's the truth.

As long as humanity has had beliefs in a higher power, the use of magic, spells, curses, and incantations have featured widely across cultures. A number of influential texts or ‘grimoires’ (textbooks of magic) were developed over the centuries, many of which became the books of choice for secret societies and occult organizations that endured well into the twentieth century.

Vatican Secrets: The Vatican has been guarding secrets for thousands of years. From ancient prophecies and hidden relics to condemned gospels & horrendous possession archives, the truth remains hidden. Step beyond the veil and dive with me into this enigmatic world of crypts.

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Chance unearthing of a famous document reveals the scientist’s attempt to avoid the Inquisition.

Using the Vatican’s own archives, the soft-spoken professor has become arguably the most effective excavator of the Vatican’s hidden sins, especially those leading up to and during World War II.

The Vatican and the Catholic Church already seem to be mysterious as it is, but did you know they had a secret archive where they store documents relating to the Catholic Church, and some of them can date as far back as the eighth century? The entire archive is so huge it has 53 miles of shelves, and entrance is strictly forbidden for anyone who is not a researcher with a special permission for access. The place includes such documents as information of Martin Luther’s excommunication and a…