The Monuments Men
The Monuments Men risked their lives to save Europe’s stolen art from Nazi looting, preserving humanity’s shared cultural heritage.
Faith, Fear, and Fanaticism
Delve into the Spanish Inquisition and the centuries of persecution, torture, and exile that reshaped Spain and left a chilling legacy of control.
The House of Este
Forget the men — the women of the Este family truly ran the Renaissance courts and shaped history.
Botticelli’s Venus
Meet Simonetta Vespucci, the muse who breathed beauty, passion, and symbolism into Botticelli’s Renaissance masterpieces.
The House of Colonna
A story of centuries of power, intrigue, and art, where popes, poets, and warriors rose and rose again against all odds.
A Reflection of Darkness
Delve into darkness with Caravaggio whose turbulent life fuelled some of the most unforgettable paintings of the Renaissance.
The House of Malatesta
Of all the Lords of Carpegna, only two houses played significant roles in Italian History. The Montefeltro and their sworn enemies, the 'bad head' Malatesta.
The House of Montefeltro
In the 208 years they held Urbino, the city thrived, becoming a duchy and a hub of Renaissance and Humanist culture. But who were the Montefeltro, and why did their rule end so suddenly?
The Pazzi Conspiracy
The 1478 Pazzi Conspiracy killed Giuliano de’ Medici but failed against Lorenzo. Learn about it here.
The House of Gonzaga
Between 1328 and 1708, the Gonzaga ruled Mantua, an island settlement in the Lombardy, situated in the north of Italy. Their time was filled with political prestige and cultural magnificence, and it all began with a coup d’état.
