A legacy built on the work of Giovanni was destroyed within four generations of the Medici families. It is said that Florence's statesman and arts patron, Lorenzo the Magnificent, was the most ...

The Pazzi were also wealthy bankers, and enjoyed good commercial terms with their Medici rivals. They even sealed these friendly relations through inter-marriage. But Lorenzo de'Medici ...

On Easter Sunday 26th April 1478, a group of conspirators from the Pazzi family decided it would really like to destroy the ...

Caterina Maria Romola di Lorenzo de Medici was born in Florence on 13 April 1519. Her father was Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of Urbino and ruler of Florence and her mother was Madeleine de la Tour d ...

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But behind the grandeur of carnival celebrations and jousts lies a deadly plot brewing. Rival banking families, a power-hungry pope, and ambitious schemers conspire to overthrow the Medici and seize ...

Lorenzo de'Medici assumes control of the powerful italian banking dynasty during the renaissance following an attempt on his father's life. In the wake of the conspiracy, Lorenzo is driven by ...

The Pazzi were also wealthy bankers, and enjoyed good commercial terms with their Medici rivals. They even sealed these friendly relations through inter-marriage. But Lorenzo de'Medici ...