Visit Italy ® on Instagram: "The majestic bronze doors of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome are almost 2,000 years old. Yet, surprisingly, they were not originally crafted for the church. These doors once stood in the very heart of ancient Rome they belonged to the Curia Julia, the Roman Senate House where decisions that shaped an empire were made. In the 17th century, they were carefully moved here, finding a new home in the basilica. Today, these monumental doors still open to wel

History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is often identified with Nathanael, the man whom Jesus described as “an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit.” Little is known about his early life, but tradition holds that after Christ’s resurrection, Bartholomew traveled widely to spread the Christian faith, preaching in regions such as India, Mesopotamia, and Armenia. His missionary work was marked by courage and unwavering convict