The Most Controversial Places That You Can’t Get Into

Vatican Secret Archives, Italy

Naturally, Vatican City will have some off-limits parts. A lot of the documents that the Vatican holds have significant importance to Catholic and Italian history. Galileo’s trial transcripts, letters from Abraham Lincoln, and even letters from King Henry VIII are held here.

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The More You Know

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