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Rebuilding The Renaissance

Rocky Ruggiero•www.rockyruggiero.com
Arts
History
This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy’s role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.
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Episodes

Episode 10: Florence - Out of Darkness

This episode will trace the historical evolution of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire through Charlemagne and the creation of the Holy Roman Empire and finally to the rise of medieval city-states in Italy with particular emphasis given to the role of Florence.

Mar 27, 2019•19 min

Episode 9: Florence - Historical Origins

This podcast will examine the ancient Roman origins of the city of Florence and trace its urban development from its foundation in 59 B.C. to the modern city that we see today.

Mar 20, 2019•30 min

Episode 8: Ravenna - The Byzantine Empire Strikes Back

This podcast will examine the transformation of a provincial Italian town named Ravenna into an Imperial capital and how the Byzantine Emperor Justinian sought to recapture the western half of his empire.

Mar 13, 2019•16 min

Episode 7: Rome - Constantine and Christianity

This episode will address the rise of Christianity in the Roman world and the critical role that Emperor Constantine played in its success and changing the world forever.

Mar 06, 2019•24 min

Episode 6: Rome - The Pantheon

In this episode, we examine and analyze the ancient Roman temple that has been described as the most perfectly designed architectural monument in history.

Feb 27, 2019•26 min

Episode 5: Rome - Bread and Circus

This episode examines that most decadent period in ancient Roman history when emperors provided both lavish foods and spectacular entertainment to the citizens of Rome.

Feb 20, 2019•10 min

Episode 4: Rome - Blood Sport

In this podcast we examine the jaw-dropping spectacles and bloody contests that took place inside of the Colosseum.

Feb 13, 2019•19 min

Episode 3: Rome - The Colosseum

This podcast analyzes the architecture and reconstructs the engineering marvels of the mother of all amphitheaters.

Feb 06, 2019•18 min

Episode 1: Rome - The Foundation Myth

This episode examines the foundation myth of Ancient Rome and how it reflects those critical historical and social factors that contributed to making Rome the most absolute empire in history.

Jan 23, 2019•18 min
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