A History of Italy
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A History of Italy
Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that...
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195 - Italian Wars 12 - The sack of Rome (again) and the end of the Sforza
In this episode, we pick up with Emperor Charles V consolidating his power over Italy after the Battle of Pavia (1525), where the French king Francis...
194 - The Italian Wars 11 - Medici pope to Medici pope - Battle of Pavia and Cognac
After three episodes exploring the life of Leonardo da Vinci, we return to the turbulent stage of the Italian Wars. In this episode, we pick up in the...
What has the printing press ever done for us? - Guest episode by the History of the Germans
This is a guest episode by Dirk Hoffmann of the history of the German podcast, in which he tells us all about the impact of one of the most important...
193 - Leonardo Da Vinci part 3 - twilight and legacy
We explore the fascinating intersection between one of the world’s most famous relics and one of its most brilliant minds: Leonardo Da Vinci and the S...
Leonardo Da Vinci part 2 - from Florence to Milan
Early Life & Education
🎨 Artistic Breakthroughs
⚙️ Engineering Mindset
🕵️ Scandal & Rejection
🤹 From Florence to Milan
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191 - Leonardo part 1 - birth of genius
Starting from reasons to have a good cry, particularly concerning hair, we then head to Vinci, outside Florence in the mid 1400's to witness the birth...
The Lion's last roar and a new religion blooming (1519 - 1521)
In this episode, we dive into the dramatic papacy of Pope Leo X, exploring his efforts to secure Medici power, his architectural and social reforms in...
189 - A German priest complains and a new emperor
Of course! Here's the revised version of the summary show notes with key words and phrases bolded for emphasis:
In this episode, we explore the ...
187 - The balls are back in town - the Medici return (1503 - 1513)
Among the many casualties of the battle of Garigliano was Piero de Medici, son of Lorenzo the Magnificent. Piero, previously exiled from Florence for...
188 - The Italian Wars 10: Medici at home, Milan back and forth and kings and emperors dying (1513 - 1516)
In this episode, we pick up the story of the Medici family as they return to Florence, armed with the great news of Giovanni de' Medicibecoming Pope L...
God's banker - the Roberto Calvi affair - interview with Nicolò Majnoni
After the release of the series "Secret Kingdom - God's banker" we talk with the podcast creator Nicolò Majnoni about the Roberto Calvi affair and ta...
Regional Italy episode 06 - Sicily
In this episode, we dive into a personal story that kicks off with a Christmas party invitation and an unexpected wardrobe choice — a kilt. From this...
186 - Julius II changes his mind and some spanking (1509 - 1512)
Venice is reeling from the defeat at Agnadello, but immediately starts the comeback egged on by doge Lorenzo Loredan. After some promising victories t...
Regional Italy episode 05 - Campania
From the Roman fast food joints in the marvel that is Pompei, to the buzzing historical streets of Naples and the witches of Benevento, we're going of...
185 - Clouds over Vernice - Julis II and Cambrai (1500 - 1509)
After following the adventures of Julius II we go and visit with Venice, who is having ups and downs, losing influence as the attentipn of the world t...
Regional Italy 04 - Tuscany
We start from Siena, with the story of how I almost got beaten up and why there is an extra bit of Siena cathedral added on and incomplete. The it's u...
184 - Julius II: Warrior pope rising (1503 - 1508)
Giuliano della Rovere, after trying for more than a decade, finally manages to become pope Julius II in 1503. He gets to work breaking the last resist...
Regional Italy episode 03 - Lombardy
We take a little trip around the region of Lombardy, going beyond the financial and fashion capital Milan, to explore the beautiful nature of lake Com...
Recap 08 episodes 161 - 183
We stop and take a look back at the episodes that cover the late 1400's as Italy completed her transition from the middle ages to the Renaissance and...
Regional Italy episode 02 - Veneto
Which is the Italian region that can drink you under the table?
Tradition would say it's Veneto and with wines such as Amarone della Valpolicell...
183 - The fall of the Borgias (1503 - 1507)
Just when the Borgias seem at the top of their game and that nothing could possibly stop them, in August of 1503 pope Alexander VI, after a dinner par...
Regional Italy episode 01 - Emilia Romagna
In our first episode of the Regional Italy miniseries we explore the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, travelling initially along the ancient...
Regional Italy launch and Buon Anno!
While wishing you a "Buon Anno" (Happy New Year" we are also excited to announce the launch of our new miniseries on the Italian regions:
Region...
Seasons greetings: A Visit from Alaric
Just a quick one to wish you a happy whatever you are celebrating, or not celebrating and give you the gift of my rendition of the famous poem "a visi...
182 - Cesare Borgia: Betrayal and vengeance (1502 - 1503)
People in Italy are getting very nervous about Cesare Borgia's successes, at times reached with treachery, and some of the unhappy party are actually...
Autumn 2024 update - episode, sketches, Italian schools and politics
Just a quick update to apologise for a publishing delay and tell you a little about our sketches, the Italian school system and the current political...
181 - Cesare Borgia flying high (1501 - 1502)
After doing his part for the French in the second Italian War Cesare Borgia heads back to Rome to concur with his father pope Alexander VI. They take...
180 - The Challenge of Barletta (1503)
We first follow the life of the military captain Ettore Fieramosca (Hector Proudfly) and his troubled love story with Ginvenra da Monreale which ended...
179 - Italian Wars 9: The Fall of Naples and France vs Spain
Naples once again falls to the French of king Luis XII, but once again they can't hold on to it for long as the delicate agreement with the Spanish of...
178 New triumphs for Cesare and Naples under three (again) 1500 - 1501
We follow Cesare Borgia as he continues his conquest ousting Giovanni Sforza from Pesaro, Pandolfo Malatesta from Rimini and Astorre Manfredi from Fae...
177 - Italian Wars 8 - Il Moro back in Milan… for a bit (1500 - 1508)
With the French hold on Milan looking weak, Ludovico il Moro sees his chance to take his duchy back, but only manages for a while before he is defeate...
176 - Cesare the conqueror (1499 - 1500)
As we set the scene for the start of Cesare Borgia's military campaign, we start to observe the ominous signs of what is to come in Rome with the arbi...
175 - The Italian Wars 7 - Milan under threat (1499)
King Louis XII prepares to descend upon Milan to stake his claim to the duchy. Before he sees out he needs to make deals with England, The Swiss and...
174 - The last stand of the tigress - Caterina Sforza part IV (1499 - 1509)
We follow the last stand of Caterina Sforza as the French once again descend upon Italy with king Louis XII and Cesare Borgia, made representative of...
173 - The roar of tigress - Caterina Sforza part III (1488 - 1499)
After the assassination of her husband Girolamo Riario, Caterina is in full control as regent for her son, Ottaviano Riario.
She has to navigate...
The Tigress in her Den - Caterina Sforza part II (1481 - 1488)
After settling in to their new signoria, Caterina Sforza and her husband Girolamo Riario have to deal with continuous plots, the War of Ferrara and th...
171 - The Tigress rising: Caterina Sforza part 1 (1464 - 1481)
We look at the early years of the woman who would come to be known as "The Tigress of Forlì", Caterina Sforza starting with her youth at the court of...
170 - The Gonzaga of Mantua Mantua
Having met Francesco II Gonzaga, at the battle of Fornovo, we take some time to go back and have a look at the beautiful city of Mantua from its legen...
Special: Republic Day 2024
To celebrate 2nd June, Republic Day as well as the release of the related film "C'è ancora domani" (There's still tomorrow) by director Paola Cortelle...