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"Right on," Said the Pope: How the Swiss Guard became the Elite Protectors of the Vatican
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
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At first glance, the Vatican's security service makes no sense. The Swiss Guard is an elite force from, well, Switzerland. So what the heck are these guys from a notoriously neutral nation doing so far down south? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origin and evolution of the world-famous Swiss Guard.
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