Listen "57. A Visit to the Tombs Buried by St. Peter's Basilica"
Episode Synopsis
When Constantine built the first St. Peter's Basilica, he buried a burial ground that was not excavated for over 1,500 years. It included tombs of both Pagans and Christians, perhaps including that of St. Peter himself. We visit it today.
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