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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 I was captured. The uneasy Italian states, includ…
Published on 10 hours ago
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 early 1520s, a period shaped by papal politics, …
Published on 3 weeks ago
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 inventions in human history, Gutenberg printing p…
Published on 1 month ago
Summer update
Just to let you know I haven’t disappeared!
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
193 - Leonardo Da Vinci part 3 - twilight and legacy
Episode 193
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 Shroud of Turin. Was Da Vinci somehow connected to…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Leonardo Da Vinci part 2 - from Florence to Milan
Episode 192
Early Life & Education
Born illegitimate, Leonardo spent his youth sketching and observing nature.After moving to Florence, he entered the prestigious workshop of Andrea Verrocchio, where he learned n…Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
191 - Leonardo part 1 - birth of genius
Episode 191
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 and early childhood of Leonardo to see the start…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Lion's last roar and a new religion blooming (1519 - 1521)
Episode 190
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 Rome, and his role in the early days of the Prot…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
189 - A German priest complains and a new emperor
Episode 189
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 turbulent political and religious landscape of Italy and…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
187 - The balls are back in town - the Medici return (1503 - 1513)
Episode 187
Among the many casualties of the battle of Garigliano was Piero de Medici, son of Lorenzo the Magnificent. Piero, previously exiled from Florence for his poor leadership during the invasion of Charle…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago