9: The Italian Renaissance

In this episode, we discuss the concept of the 'Renaissance' or 'Rinascimento'; its efficacy and historiography as it pertains to the earlier half of the period from the 13th through to the 17th century: Covering the politics, art and economy of Italy from the death of Conradin (1268) through to the Rise and death of Cosimo de Medici (1464), the return of the Papacy from its captivity in Avignon (1417), and the peace of Lodi established after the Lombard Wars (1454). With: Columba:   / columba_1   Marcus Pertinax:   / furiuspertinax