010 Transcendent Tuscany
Florence, Italy
Air Date: 2024-01-20
Duomo
Florence--the jewel of Tuscany, the cradle of Italian art and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Join Ben and Randy as they explore the genius and beauty of a great European city.
Tragically, Florence suffered some severe damage in World War II. The Germans deliberately blew up the Ponte Santa Trinita, perhaps the most spectacular ancient bridge in Europe. However, this episode focuses on what we can still see today.
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are the Dynamic Duo of Florence, the elite of the elite. How do a couple of Americans intersect with these giants of history?
Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi were Florence's Aces of Architecture, born only a year apart and competing for multiple commissions. Learn more from Ben!
Tragically, Florence suffered some severe damage in World War II. The Germans deliberately blew up the Ponte Santa Trinita, perhaps the most spectacular ancient bridge in Europe. However, this episode focuses on what we can still see today.
Randy's Rambling
Mike and Leo
Ben's Banter
Lorenzo and Fil
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