A visit to the Roman catacombs

"A Visit to the Roman Catacombs" by Rev. J. Spencer Northcote is about the historical and archaeological importance of the Roman catacombs like the Catacomb of St. Callixtus, which includes their origins, purpose, and early Christian art. It explains how these underground burial places, mainly for Christians, combine religious importance and artistic expression while correcting common misbeliefs about where they came from and how they were used. The author talks about why he studied the catacombs, mentioning his previous writings on the subject and noting that the history behind them is important to understanding their true meaning.