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We all know the Renaissance. But do we know the real story behind it? The masterpieces of Da Vinci and Michelangelo weren't born in an era of peace. They were forged in fire.
In this video, we dive deep into Machiavelli's "Florentine Histories" to uncover the dark secrets of the world's most beautiful city:
✅ A Real-Life Game of Thrones: The bloody, century-long war between Team Pope (Guelphs) and Team Emperor (Ghibellines).
✅ The Invisible King: How the Medici family used money and PR to become the secret masters of Florence.
✅ The Price of Magnificence: How Lorenzo de' Medici sponsored the golden age of the Renaissance with stolen state funds, and nearly destroyed his city in the process.
✅ The Truth About History: Why did Machiavelli write such a glowing review of his patrons, the Medici?
If you're interested in history, politics, art, and the dark wisdom of "the ends justify the means," you can't miss this.