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The Skull Cathedral of Otranto: Where the Bones of 800 Martyrs Adorn the Walls
Before dismissing the image as yet another pretty picture of a medieval church, take a closer look. Yes, those are skulls! Instead of the usual altar pictures, there’s a wall of skulls, displayed prominently for the church congregation. Meet the martyrs of Otranto Cathedral in Italy’s Apulia region…
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Monday, March 23, 2009
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