Scrinium Domini Papae – A Journey inside the Vatican Secret Archives

Descripción
What is the Vatican Secret Archives and what does it preserve inside its huge deposits? What does it do and who works there? This is a fascinating journey of discovery inside one of the most important centres of research in the world, through the most inaccessible of its rooms, among some of the most intriguing documents in the history of Europe and the world – documents that have come to the Pope s archives from all 5 continents over the course of 12 centuries. This memorable DVD aims at explaining and describing what the Pope s archives are and how they work and, at the same time, at making the invisible visible, thus allowing access to the marvels enshrined in the Vatican Secret Archives 85 linear kilometers of shelving. The priceless documents of an extraordinary historical value, cover a time-span that stretches from the 8th to the 20th century and feature a cast of historical characters ranging from Martin Luther and Henry VIII to Galileo and the warriors monks of the Knights Templar. It s a treasure-chest of priceless artefacts: papal bulls and imperial diplomas, precious manuscripts in miniature, letters written on unusual materials or containing magnificent golden seals of every shape and size, trial records, title deeds, and chancellery formularies. This vast patrimony is the image and reflection of the Church s mission in history.
Peso
2.93 Onzas
Dimensiones
7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 pulgadas
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El País de Origen (COO, siglas en inglés) o fabricación del producto Scrinium Domini Papae – A Journey inside the Vatican Secret Archives es Italia.