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"Right on," Said the Pope: How the Swiss Guard became the Elite Protectors of the Vatican
Manage episode 428086261 series 2148552
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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775 episodes
Manage episode 428086261 series 2148552
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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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