Mons Vaticanus William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 8-15-20

Why is the Vatican called the Vatican? It comes from the Latin mons Vaticanus, which is what the Romans called the hill on which the Papal palace stands. The source for the name is thought to be Etruscan for “hill of prophecy”. You know who the Etruscans were right?

Mons Vaticanus William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 8-15-20
Mons Vaticanus William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 8-15-20

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