Exploring the social and political conditions within Florence that gave rise to the Renaissance.

Charting the life of Giovanni di Bicci dé Medici, the founder of the Medici family.

Grasping how Cosimo amassed power through patronage of the humanities, and financial dealings.

Following the brief reign of Piero, who solidified the Medici dynasty.

Delve into the early life of Lorenzo, the most celebrated of the Medici.

Assess the extraordinary accomplishments and influence of Lorenzo de' Medici, called Il Magnifico. Observe how, excommunicated by the pope and facing vast political challenges and threats of war, he almost single-handedly held Italy peacefully together, balancing the powers of Venice, Milan, Naples, and Rome, while maintaining his family's wealth and its grip on Florence.