From a small Italian community in 15th Century Florence, the Medici family would rise to become one of the most powerful dynasties in Europe. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, ...

The extraordinary Medici family, through a singular exercise of wealth, political ingenuity, and dynastic power, ruled the city-state of Florence for 300 years. How a single family could have achieved ...

The Medici and the legacy of Michelangelo in late Renaissance Florence : an introduction / Alan P. Darr -- Michelangelo and the Medici / Cristina Acidini Luchinat -- The Medici grand-ducal family and ...

Florence is a monument to the Renaissance, showcasing at every turn the art and architecture from that period, which continues to impress and inspire. It's clear what the Italian Renaissance looked ...

Discover the rise to power and legacy of the most famous family of the Renaissance. Dr. Rocky Ruggiero examines the rise to power and legacy of the most famous family of the Renaissance. Not only were ...

The Albizzi were one of the oldest families in Florence and led the republican government for two generations. By 1427, they were the most powerful family in the city, and far richer than the Medici.

If anyone understood the power of art to influence the course of history, the Renaissance-boosters did. By James Barron This article is part of our latest special report on Museums, which focuses on ...

The Pazzi Conspiracy was a violent attempt to destroy the Medici family and seize power in Florence. The plot unfolded during mass, turning a sacred space into the scene of assassination and bloodshed ...

LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is pleased to announce the opening of The Medici Dynasty: Renaissance in Florence, an ...