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Hear some of the most off-beat, little-known and quirky stories from history and culture from ancient Rome to around the world.
Skeletal Art: Midseason Special with Natalie Edwards
Stories, Saints and Mysteries
24 minutes
4 years ago
Skeletal Art: Midseason Special with Natalie Edwards
Hidden in churches all over Rome are skeletons - life-size statues, mosaics and friezes of skeletons that adorn tombs. These skeletons look incredibly “alive”. Special guest Natalie Edwards talks with Anna about the meaning behind them and why this type of decoration was so popular in the 17th century.
Stories, Saints and Mysteries
Hear some of the most off-beat, little-known and quirky stories from history and culture from ancient Rome to around the world.
