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Episode 46: Pisa - The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Episode 46: Pisa - The Leaning Tower of Pisa
This episode explores the great Romanesque architectural monuments of the Tuscan city of Pisa. From its majestic marble ... Read more
4 Dec 2019
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Episode 47: Pisa - Baptistry Pulpit by Nicola Pisano
Episode 47: Pisa - Baptistry Pulpit by Nicola Pisano
This episode examines one of the most extraordinary sculptures of the Middle Ages. Nicola Pisano revolutionized sculptur... Read more
11 Dec 2019
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Episode 35: San Gimignano: Black Death Paintings in the Collegiata
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Episode 58 - Florence: Uffizi Gallery: International Gothic Style Paintings
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Episode 34: European History: The Black Death Part II
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Episode 43: Answers To Open Questions - Part I
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This episode will answer the questions posed by various listeners on our social media platforms. From what sparked my ow... Read more
13 Nov 2019
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Episode 33: European History: The Black Death Part I
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Episode 49 - A Renaissance Christmas
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Episode 22: Siena - The Building of Siena Cathedral
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Episode 36: Florence: Santa Maria Novella - The Spanish Chapel - Part I
This episode examines the history and patronage of one of the great medieval churches of Florence: Santa Maria Novella. ... Read more
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Episode 19: Theory - Stick it on a Wall - The Art of Fresco Painting
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Episode 40 – Florence: Statues at Orsanmichele
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This episode examines the extraordinary collection of statues on the outside of the church of Orsanmichele in Florence, ... Read more
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This episode examines the sometimes violent, often bizarre, and always fascinating representations of saints and martyrs... Read more
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Episode 41 - Theory: Marble Sculpture
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Episode 38 – Florence: Ponte Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor
Episode 38 – Florence: Ponte Vecchio and the Vasari Corridor
This episode explores the history and evolution of one of the world's most famous bridges – the Ponte Vecchio in Florenc... Read more
9 Oct 2019
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