
The Medici might not have the decadent drama of the Borgias, but they took center stage in the story of the formation of the modern Western world, from helping mold the Renaissance to trying to quell the Protestant Reformation to sponsoring and then trying to help shut up Galileo. This podcast looks at the story of the Medici and that of the fractured, tumultuous Italy they carved out a place in. ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Be warned: the pronunciations of the Italian (not to mention French) names & words are woefully incorrect and incomprehensibly inconsistent (sometimes he actually gets it right!), causing much continual consternation to Italian speakers 😩
Really well written and researched. Loving this so far.
Found this podcast to be the most refreshingly substantive listen I’ve found in a while. Well written and researched.
Focus is on the narrative and not bell and whistles of production. It works.
Really great podcast!
Good info. Narrator is listenable. Production/editing needs work (as of season 1 start)
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Apple Podcasts | #184 |
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The show dives into the Medici era and its ripple effects on Renaissance culture, religious upheaval, science, and European politics. Episodes weave detailed historical narratives around key figures and moments—from Pico della Mirandola and Savonarola to Galileo and the dynastic maneuvers of Tuscany—highlighting how patronage, power, and ideas shaped the modern Western world. Narration emphasizes deep research, vivid storytelling, and a focus on the interplay between intellectual daring, political patronage, and cultural legacy, with occasional critiques of production choices. This mix makes it especially appealing to history aficionados, students of Renaissance and early modern Europe, and professionals seeking richly sourced context for p... more
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