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Atlas Obscura’s Juiciest Pope Drama
Lost body parts, dirty paintings, and an ill-fated elephant.
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Why Swiss Christians Once Nibbled on the Mother of Christ
Schabmadonnen are part of a long tradition of edible relics.
Aulendorf, Germany
Skeletons of St. Martin Church
Two elaborately decorated "catacomb saints" are displayed on either side of the altar in a small church in Germany.
relics and reliquaries
What Is the Shroud of Turin and Why Is It Controversial?
The centuries-old cloth has a long history of stoking both faith and skepticism.
Naples, Italy
Church of Santa Maria la Nova
Does this church in Naples hold the true tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the notoriously cruel figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula?
Cologne, Germany
Shrine of the Three Kings
The bones of the Biblical Magi traveled to Constantinople and Milan before landing in their current home inside an elaborate golden reliquary in the Cologne Cathedral.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Buddha's Tooth Relic
At a museum dedicated to the millenia-old rites and art of Buddhism, the Buddha's reputed tooth is held as an object of worship.
Seville, Spain
Bar GarlochÃ
Drink the 'Blood of Christ' in this Roman Catholic fever dream.
Bangkok, Thailand
Golden Buddha of Wat Traimit
This enormous gold Buddha statue was hidden inside a stucco decoy for centuries.
Velha Goa, India
Museum of Christian Art
Located within a 17th-century convent, this museum features centuries-old Christian art pieces that meld European and Asian influences.
Terni, Italy
Basilica of St. Valentine
Terni calls itself the "City of Lovers" and celebrates its links to Saint Valentine on February 14th—but is it the right Saint Valentine?
Covington, Kentucky
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.
Gdańsk, Poland
St. Bridget's Church
One of the world's largest amber altarpieces is housed within this reconstructed medieval church.
Malacca, Malaysia
Francis Xavier Statue
This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.
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9 Hidden Wonders in the Heart of Kansas City
Explore the secret side of Kansas City with a trip to these local gems.
Rostushe, North Macedonia
Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery
St. John the Baptist's forearm is housed in this remote 11th-century monastery.
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11 Places to See Real Hearts
Hearts stand still for eternity at these memorials.
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4 Truly Unexpected Ways to Express Your Feelings on February 14th
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