Jan 22 - Arrival of the Swiss Guard in the Vatican

from The Pearl of Great Price · host Tim Byron

Send us Fan Mail On Jan 22 1506 the first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican. Todays pod looks at the historical context for their arrival, their famous colourful uniforms and how their role is changing all the time.

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