Incredible secrets hidden in the walls of the secret archive of the Vatican
The Vatican officially gained independence and became a sovereign state in 1929. But in fact, over the course of many centuries, the papacy has influenced the fate of the whole world, with no particular regard to anyone.
Back in 1610, a special secret archive was allocated in the Vatican library, which contained large-scale collections of priceless manuscripts - evidence of the power of the Holy See. Until the end of the 19th century, the archive was the largest container of secrets in the world, but then it was gradually declassified.
The size of the secret archive is staggering. Just imagine: 650 departments, 85 kilometers of shelving, more than 35 thousand books and various documents! Rumor has it that the largest collection of occult literature in the world has been collected in the local walls. However, this is not the main interest, but the numerous historical documents covering immediately 16 centuries of human history - from old Europe to Asia, from the discovery of America to the Second World War. So, in the library’s secret archive you can find manuscripts of the greatest thinkers and scientists, manuscripts that highlight the most high-profile inquisition processes, documents from the time of the Crusades and much, much more.
When in 1924, scientists were granted access to the archive, at first only documents were declassified until the mid-19th century. Then the volume of available materials was gradually expanded until 1939. And soon, perhaps, departments devoted to the Second World War will be open for study.