To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world. "Hundreds of ...

Deep below the streets of Rome lie the ancient catacombs where early Christians buried their dead and sustained hope for eternal life. About the same time as the persecution of Decius, middle of the ...

Skeletons adorned with luxurious jewels and lavish vestments were discovered in an underground tomb in 1578 and, centuries later, remain on display in some religious institutions worldwide. Known as ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. ROME • Twenty-first century laser technology has opened a window into the early days of the Catholic Church, guiding researchers ...

ROME — Beneath the bustling streets of Rome stretches a vast but hidden network of maze-like tunnels: ancient catacombs where the first Christians gathered in secret and buried their dead. The ...