Bankers, Influencers and PopesThe Medici’s — A Chronological SummaryAs our final post, we decided to summarise this blog and its many posts. The Medici family has a long history and to contextualise it, we…Mar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesFinal ReflectionsIn our final podcast, the group comes together to discuss our favourite facts and insights we learned while writing this blog on the Medici…Mar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesThe Medici’s Military MissionTo retain rule over Florence, the Medici family were not shy in using force. But it was not unjustified. Over the centuries multiple…Mar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesA Modern MediciWhen asked whether the powerful and prestigious Medici family influence our world today? Based on the glimpse into this influential family…Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesBuilding a DynastyThe Medici family were great patrons of architectural endeavours. Some of their notable commissions are still prominent features in…Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesAutocratic Women of the Medici FamilyThe Medici family is remembered for its powerful men but we haven’t delved too deeply into its women. As pointed out in a previous post…Feb 27, 2022Feb 27, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesModern Day BiosIn this post, we decided to have a bit of fun. The Medici family is full of characters and key players so we decided to write up short…Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesThe Progressive End of the MedicisIn this blog, we have spoken about the beginning of the House of Medici and now finally we are going to explain how the great house from…Feb 20, 2022Feb 20, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesInnovators of ExcellenceUnder the leadership of the Medici empire, Florence became a hub for innovation and creativity. It experienced an explosion of great works…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Bankers, Influencers and PopesCosimo de Medici: The Political PowerhouseThe Medici family achieved distinguished positions in power in Florence through their membership of the Arte Della Lana, and nothing was…Feb 7, 2022Feb 7, 2022