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 have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and laugh at battles over a bucket, rude names, naughty priests and popes, rabbits winning sieges, doves winning battles, bits of dead bodies as tokens of love, and whole series of real historical silly situations that no comedian could think of.
Come along every other week for a compelling and insightful glimpse into A History of Italy.
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201 - Spanish Italy in the early 1500’s - Sardinia and Sicily (00:17:09)
Episode OverviewHaving raced through the early 1500s following the Italian Wars, the Medici popes, Leonardo da Vinci, and the creation of the Medici duchy in Florence, it’s time to slow down and look ...
200th episode 8th anniversary (00:29:01)
To celebrate the 200th anniversary episode, which coincided with the 8th anniversary, we decided to hear from you, dear constant listener to create a special episode to celebrate this great milestone ...
199 – The dying gasp of the Fiorentine Republic and the first duke (00:21:41)
Episode SummaryWith Giovanni dalle Bande Nere gone, we return to Florence to witness the dramatic collapse of the centuries-old Florentine Republic and the emergence of Medici princely rule. Against t...
198 - Giovanni dalle Bande Nere part 3: Pietro Aretino and shot down in a blaze of glory (00:19:42)
In this episode, we trace the final chapters in the life of Giovanni dalle Bande Nere, the last great condottiero of Renaissance Italy, and his unlikely, enduring friendship with the scandalous writer...
197 - Giovanni of the Black Bands part II - The invincible very naughty boy (00:14:29)
Episode SummaryPicking up where we left off, Giovanni de’ Medici, son of Caterina Sforza and known to history as Giovanni of the Black Bands, continues his meteoric rise through the bloody and chaotic...
Call for contributions: episode 200 and 8th anniversary (00:01:48)
Hello You! for our 220th and 8th anniversary episode I thought I would invite contributions from the most VIP I could think of... YOU!So please send in a sound file or, if you don't feel like it, writ...
196 - Giovanni of the Black Bands part 1: birth of a legend (00:17:42)
In this episode, we reunite with an old friend of the show — Caterina Sforza, the indomitable “Tigress of Forlì.” From her, we follow the turbulent and violent early life of her son, Giovanni de’ Medi...
195 - Italian Wars 12 - The sack of Rome (again) and the end of the Sforza (1526 - 1530) (00:18:39)
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, includi...
194 - The Italian Wars 11 - Medici pope to Medici pope - Battle of Pavia and Cognac (00:16:58)
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, d...
What has the printing press ever done for us? - Guest episode by the History of the Germans (00:38:18)
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 pr...
Summer update (00:01:12)
Just to let you know I haven’t disappeared!
193 - Leonardo Da Vinci part 3 - twilight and legacy (00:20:43)
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 ...
Leonardo Da Vinci part 2 - from Florence to Milan (00:19:00)
Early Life & EducationBorn illegitimate, Leonardo spent his youth sketching and observing nature.After moving to Florence, he entered the prestigious workshop of Andrea Verrocchio, where he learned no...
191 - Leonardo part 1 - birth of genius (00:18:29)
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 ...
The Lion's last roar and a new religion blooming (1519 - 1521) (00:18:59)
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 Prote...
189 - A German priest complains and a new emperor (00:15:44)
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 ...
187 - The balls are back in town - the Medici return (1503 - 1513) (00:19:13)
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 Charles...
188 - The Italian Wars 10: Medici at home, Milan back and forth and kings and emperors dying (1513 - 1516) (00:20:02)
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 Leo X. We dive into:How the Medici family subtly re...
God's banker - the Roberto Calvi affair - interview with Nicolò Majnoni (00:35:57)
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 talk about Italy in the early 80's, the Vatican, the...
Regional Italy episode 06 - Sicily (00:28:20)
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 quirky start, we delve into the historical signifi...
186 - Julius II changes his mind and some spanking (1509 - 1512) (00:14:55)
Venice is reeling from the defeat at Agnadello, but immediately starts the comeback egged on by doge Lorenzo Loredan. After some promising victories they suffer another defeat at the hands of the Leag...
Regional Italy episode 05 - Campania (00:28:10)
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 off, thanks to Explore Worldwide, to explore the so...
185 - Clouds over Vernice - Julis II and Cambrai (1500 - 1509) (00:15:24)
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 turns to the Atlantic, losing colonies to the Turks...
Regional Italy 04 - Tuscany (00:27:51)
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 up to Florence to visit with the Medici, Da Vinci, ...
184 - Julius II: Warrior pope rising (1503 - 1508) (00:20:10)
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 resistance of Cesare Borgia, then has to sort out his Pa...
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